Born in New York City on Feb. 19, 1930, John Frankenheimer discovered his passion for filmmaking during the Korean War, directing service films for the Air Force. Once he returned to the United States, his tenacity earned him a job in television that eventually led to his first feature film, The Young Stranger (1957).Things only got better in 1962, when a string of three Frankenheimer films -- All Fall Down, Birdman of Alcatraz and The Manchurian Candidate -- all proved to be box-office hits. The last film in particular earned Frankenheimer a place in moviemaking history and is listed among the AFI's top 100 films of all time.
The assassination of friend and presidential candidate Robert Kennedy in 1968 was a devastating setback for the director, but he made a comeback in the 1990s with several successful television films before dying of a stroke on July 6, 2002.
AndersonvilleDirected by John Frankenheimer (who won an Emmy for his efforts), this searing Civil War miniseries centers on the appallingly inhumane conditions endured by Union prisoners at the notorious Andersonville stockade in Georgia. Set in 1864 and seen through the perspective of young Union soldier Josiah... Read More
The Golden Age of TelevisionCulled from the archives of "Playhouse 90," "Kraft Theater" and other popular television anthology series from the 1950s, these superb live teleplays feature some of America's biggest stars and directors early in their careers. The luminaries include Rod Serling, John Frankenheimer, Paul Newman,... Read More
The Golden Age of TV DramaSome of Hollywood's most luminous stars dazzle on the small screen in this collection of rare made-for-television dramas produced between 1951 and 1960. Featuring a blend of up-and-coming talent as well as seasoned performers, these vintage programs boast appearances from Paul Newman, Mickey Rooney,... Read More
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Path to War (2002) | NR | |
Making of Grand Prix (2001) | NR | |
Reindeer Games (2000) | R | |
Ronin (1998) | R | |
George Wallace (1997) | NR | |
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Andersonville (1996) | NR | |
Against the Wall (1994) | R | |
Year of the Gun (1991) | R | |
Dead Bang (1989) | R | |
52 Pick Up (1986) | R | |
The Holcroft Covenant (1985) | R | |
Prophecy (1979) | PG | |
Black Sunday (1976) | R | |
The French Connection II (1975) | R | |
The Horsemen (1971) | PG | |
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The Gypsy Moths (1969) | R | |
Grand Prix (1966) | NR | |
Seconds (1966) | R | |
The Train (1964) | NR | |
Seven Days in May (1964) | NR | |
The Manchurian Candidate (1962) | PG-13 | |
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) | NR | |
The Young Savages (1961) | NR | |
The Golden Age of Television (1953) | NR | |
The Golden Age of TV Drama (1951) | NR | |
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