
Sam Peckinpah
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David Samuel "Sam" Peckinpah (February 21, 1925 – December 28, 1984) was an American filmmaker and screenwriter who achieved prominence following the release of the Western epic The Wild Bunch (1969). He was known for the innovative and explicit depiction of action and violence, as well as his revisionist approach to the Western genre.
Peckinpah's films generally deal with the conflict between values and ideals, and the corruption of violence in human society. He was given the nickname "Bloody Sam" owing to the violence in his films. His characters are often loners or losers who desire to be honorable, but are forced to compromise in order to survive in a world of nihilism and brutality.
Peckinpah's combative personality, marked by years of alcohol and drug abuse, has often overshadowed his professional legacy. Many of his films were noted for behind-the-scenes battles with producers and crew members, damaging his reputation and career during his lifetime. Many of his films, such as Straw Dogs (1971), Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974), remain controversial.
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Self★ NR
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Peckinpah Suite 2019Self (archive footage)★ 7.5
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Self (archive footage)★ NR
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Filmmakers in Action 2006Self (archive footage)★ 6.8
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Edge of Outside 2006Self (archive footage)★ 5.8
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Self (archive footage)★ NR
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Self (archive footage)★ NR
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Self (archive footage)★ 7
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Self (archive footage)★ 7.4
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Self (archive footage)★ 7
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Self (archive footage)★ 6.9
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The Osterman Weekend 1983Maxwell Danforth's Aide (uncredited)★ 5.7
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A Tied Blasé 1981Self★ NR
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The Visitor 1979Dr. Sam Collins★ 5.2
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China 9, Liberty 37 1978Wilbur Olsen★ 5.3
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Convoy 1978News Crew Director (uncredited)★ 6.3
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Will (uncredited)★ 7.2
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Junior Bonner 1972Man in Palace Bar (uncredited)★ 6.1
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Self★ NR
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Charlie the Meter Reader★ 7.5
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Wichita 1955Bank Teller (uncredited)★ 6.3
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An Annapolis Story 1955Pilot (uncredited)★ 3.3
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Dial Red O 1955Cook in Diner (uncredited)★ 5.2