John Calley

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
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Birthday
Jul 08, 1930 (94 years old)
Death date
Sep 13, 2011

John Calley

Known For

The Business End: Violence in Cinema
0h 30m
Movie 2008

The Business End: Violence in Cinema

An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in movies and its effect on the audience.

The Craft of Dirty Harry
0h 22m
Movie 2008

The Craft of Dirty Harry

A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.

The Evolution of Clint Eastwood
0h 26m
Movie 2008

The Evolution of Clint Eastwood

Follow Eastwood's career from television star to matinee idol to Oscar-winning director in this wide-ranging documentary.

Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil
0h 31m
Movie 2007

Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil

Follow Stanley Kubrick as he creates his savage and brilliant Vietnam film, hewing closely to the theme that dominated his creative life for four decades - the duality of human nature. Poised between good and evil, mankind was, in Kubrick's view, a complex creature equally capable of unspeakable savagery and heart-melting tenderness. Full Metal Jacket would make his case in vivid, blood-soaked Technicolor. Through interviews with Kubrick's collaborators and cast members, including Vincent D'Onofrio, Lee Ermey and Adam Baldwin, this documentary reveals how Kubrick's brilliant visual sense, astute knowledge of human nature, and unique perspective on the duality of man came together to make Full Metal Jacket an unforgettable cinematic experience, taking its place in his "war trilogy" alongside cinematic landmarks Fear and Desire and Paths of Glory.

Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
0h 22m
Movie 2007

Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001

This documentary about "2001: A Space Odyssey" looks at some of the things that seemed fanciful in 1968, which don't seem quite as much anymore.

You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
1h 29m
Movie 2006

You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman

A 5-part documentary of the history of Superman in the movies. • Origin - Superman in the media and the challenges the Salkinds faced • Vision - Creating the right script, Choosing the right director and casting the right actors • Ascent - The production and launch of a new kind of fantasy film • Crisis - Complications and conflicts between the creative forces behind Superman II • Redemption - Criticisms and burnout of Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

This Is Gary McFarland
1h 15m
Movie 2006

This Is Gary McFarland

Documentary film about the life and mysterious death of forgotten jazz arranger/composer Gary McFarland.

A Decade Under the Influence
1h 50m
Movie 2003

A Decade Under the Influence

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time.

Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence
1h 0m
Movie 2002

Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence

Sharon Tate is a rising young star before her life ends in a shocking murder.

Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
0h 28m
Movie 2001

Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'

The filmmakers and lead actors of The Remains of the Day (1993) discuss how they came to make the film, and the subtle power of its execution.

Biography

John Nicholas Calley (July 8, 1930 – September 13, 2011) was an American film studio executive and producer. He was quite influential during his years at Warner Bros. (where he worked from 1968 to 1981) and "produced a film a month, on average, including commercial successes like The Exorcist and Superman." During his seven years at Sony Pictures Entertainment starting in 1996, five of which he was chairman and chief executive, he was credited with "reinvigorat[ing]" that major film studio.

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