James Bridges

James Bridges

February 3, 1936 · 90 years old

James Bridges (February 3, 1936 – June 6, 1993) was an American screenwriter, film director, producer, and actor. He was a two-time Oscar nominee: once for Best Original Screenplay for The China Syndrome and once for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Paper Chase. Description above from the Wikipedia…

Known For

9 titles
1
The China Syndrome

The China Syndrome

1979 · 2h 2m · Movie

A reporter finds what appears to be a cover-up of safety hazards at a nuclear power plant.

7.4
2
Urban Cowboy

Urban Cowboy

1980 · 2h 12m · Movie

Bud is a young man from the country who learns about life and love in a Houston bar.

6.5
3
Colossus: The Forbin Project

Colossus: The Forbin Project

1970 · 1h 40m · Movie

Thinking this will prevent war, the US government gives an impenetrable supercomputer total control over launching nuclear missiles. But what the computer does with the power is unimaginable to its creators.

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4
Bright Lights, Big City

Bright Lights, Big City

1988 · 1h 47m · Movie

A disillusioned young writer living in New York City turns to drugs and drinking to block out bad memories and personal tragedy.

5.7
5
The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase

1973 · 1h 53m · Movie

A first-year law student at Harvard Law School struggles with balancing his coursework and a woman, unaware that she has a connection that affects their relationship.

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Perfect

Perfect

1985 · 1h 55m · Movie

A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't love at first sight.

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The Appaloosa

The Appaloosa

1966 · 1h 38m · Movie

Man tries to recover a horse stolen from him by a Mexican bandit.

6.3
8
Mike's Murder

Mike's Murder

1984 · 1h 49m · Movie

In L.A., a young woman tries to uncover what led to the brutal murder of her old flame and who killed him.

5.8
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When Michael Calls

When Michael Calls

1972 · 1h 13m · Movie

A woman begins to receive ominous phone calls from her nephew, who died 15 years earlier. With each phone call, a family member dies. Will she be the next in line?

6.0