John Boorman

John Boorman

92 · Born: Jan 18, 1933

Personal Details

BornJan 18, 1933 Shepperton, Middlesex, England, UK
Spouse
  • Isabella Weibrecht

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Christel Kruse Boorman

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )

Biography

John Boorman, a celebrated English filmmaker of great repute, has called Ireland his home for an extended duration. Throughout his illustrious career, he has amassed a remarkable collection of cinematic masterpieces, earning him widespread acclaim and recognition. Some of his most notable feature films include Point Blank, a gritty and intense crime thriller, Deliverance, a suspenseful and thought-provoking drama, Excalibur, a visually stunning and epic retelling of the legendary tale of King Arthur, The Emerald Forest, a haunting and atmospheric adventure, Hope and Glory, a poignant and powerful coming-of-age story, The General, a gripping and intense war drama, and The Tailor of Panama, a clever and intricate spy thriller.

Career

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1987
Hope and Glory
Hope and Glory as Narrator (voice)
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1978
Long Shot
Long Shot as The Director
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1974
Zardoz
Zardoz as Farming Brutal Shot by Zed (uncredited)
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2024
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2019
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2016
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2013
{"id":41012,"title":"Me and Me Dad","year":"2012","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/me-and-me-dad","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_41012.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_41012.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":45258,"title":"No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos","year":"2009","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-subtitles-necessary-laszlo-vilmos-2008","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_45258.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_45258.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":195075,"title":"Man of Cinema: Pierre Rissient","year":"2007","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/man-of-cinema-pierre-rissient","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195075.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195075.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
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{"id":107677,"title":"Filmmakers in Action","year":"2006","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/filmmakers-in-action","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_107677.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_107677.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":192763,"title":"The Last Movie: Stanley Kubrick and 'Eyes Wide Shut'","year":"1999","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-movie-stanley-kubrick-and-eyes-wide-shut-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_192763.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_192763.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
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1998
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1995
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2019
{"id":29468,"title":"Queen & Country","year":"2015","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/queen-country","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_29468.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_29468.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Queen & Country
Queen & Country as Director, Writer
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2006
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2004
In My Country
In My Country as Director
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2001
The Tailor of Panama
The Tailor of Panama as Director, Screenplay
{"id":23090,"title":"The General","year":"1998","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-general-1998","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23090.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23090.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
The General
The General as Director
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{"id":57461,"title":"Lumi\u00e8re and Company","year":"1995","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lumiere-and-company","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57461.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57461.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
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Beyond Rangoon
Beyond Rangoon as Director
{"id":22750,"title":"Where the Heart Is","year":"1990","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/where-the-heart-is-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22750.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22750.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Where the Heart Is
Where the Heart Is as Director, Writer
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1987
Hope and Glory
Hope and Glory as Director, Writer
{"id":6395,"title":"The Emerald Forest","year":"1985","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-emerald-forest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6395.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6395.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
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1981
Excalibur
Excalibur as Director, Screenplay
{"id":6289,"title":"Exorcist II: The Heretic","year":"1977","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/exorcist-ii-the-heretic","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3j54l3veao20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3j54l3veao20.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
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1974
Zardoz
Zardoz as Director, Writer
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1972
Deliverance
Deliverance as Director
{"id":23772,"title":"Leo the Last","year":"1970","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/leo-the-last","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23772.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23772.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Leo the Last
Leo the Last as Director, Writer
{"id":87171,"title":"Hell in the Pacific","year":"1968","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hell-in-the-pacific","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87171.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87171.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
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1967
Point Blank
Point Blank as Director
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1965