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The Directors

Season 1 Episode 5: Howard Hawks

Howard Hawks, a legendary director, is profiled in the next episode, featuring his remarkable life and filmography, including iconic films like Only Angels Have Wings, Scarface, Bringing Up Baby, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Alfred Hitchcock

1. Alfred Hitchcock

Aired: Jul 5, 2018

The next installment of a renowned true crime series explores the life and le...

Episode 2 Billy Wilder

2. Billy Wilder

Aired: Jul 12, 2018

Billy Wilder's remarkable career shone brightly during Hollywood's Golden Age...

Episode 3 William Wyler

3. William Wyler

Aired: Jul 19, 2018

William Wyler's remarkable career is spotlighted in the next episode, featuri...

Episode 4 Sam Peckinpah

4. Sam Peckinpah

Aired: Jul 26, 2018

Next episode, the focus is on celebrated filmmaker Sam Peckinpah, renowned fo...

Episode 5 Howard Hawks

5. Howard Hawks

Aired: Aug 2, 2018

Howard Hawks, a legendary director, is profiled in the next episode, featurin...

Episode 6 Fritz Lang

6. Fritz Lang

Aired: Aug 9, 2018

A cinematic legend is celebrated in this episode, as the remarkable life and ...

Episode 7 Cecil B DeMille

7. Cecil B DeMille

Aired: Aug 16, 2018

The next episode delves into the remarkable career of Cecil B. DeMille, showc...

Episode 8 George Cukor

8. George Cukor

Aired: Aug 23, 2018

George Cukor's pioneering role as a dialogue director in early sound films is...

Episode 9 Akira Kurosawa

9. Akira Kurosawa

Aired: Aug 30, 2018

Akira Kurosawa's remarkable journey to international acclaim is showcased in ...

Episode 10 Frank Capra

10. Frank Capra

Aired: Sep 6, 2018

A documentary profiles renowned Italian-American director Frank Capra, highli...

Info about The Directors

Seasons: 8

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: Sky Arts

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary