Fred Zinnemann

Fred Zinnemann

April 29, 1907 · 119 years old

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Alfred "Fred" Zinnemann (April 29, 1907 – March 14, 1997), born in the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, was an American film director. He won four Academy Awards for directing films in various genres, including thrillers, westerns, film noir and play adaptations…

Known For

13 titles
1
High Noon

High Noon

1952 · 1h 25m · Movie

A town Marshal, despite the disagreements of his newlywed bride and the townspeople around him, must face a gang of deadly killers alone at "high noon" when the gang leader, an outlaw he "sent up" years ago, arrives on the noon tr...

7.9
2
From Here to Eternity

From Here to Eternity

1953 · 1h 58m · Movie

At a U.S. Army base in 1941 Hawaii, a pugilistic private is cruelly punished for refusing to join his unit's boxing team. Meanwhile, his commanding officer's wife and top NCO are indulging in a torrid love affair.

7.6
3
The Day of the Jackal

The Day of the Jackal

1973 · 2h 23m · Movie

In the aftermath of France allowing Algeria's independence, a group of resentful military veterans hire a professional assassin codenamed "Jackal" to kill President Charles de Gaulle.

7.8
4
A Man for All Seasons

A Man for All Seasons

1966 · 2h 0m · Movie

The story of English statesman Sir Thomas More who defied King Henry VIII after Henry rejected the Roman Catholic Church in order to obtain a divorce and remarry.

7.7
5
Oklahoma!

Oklahoma!

1955 · 2h 25m · Movie

In Oklahoma, several farmers, cowboys and a traveling salesman compete for the romantic favors of various local ladies.

7.0
6
The Nun's Story

The Nun's Story

1959 · 2h 29m · Movie

After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.

7.5
7
Julia

Julia

1977 · 1h 57m · Movie

At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany.

7.1
8
The Men

The Men

1950 · 1h 27m · Movie

A paralyzed war vet tries to adjust to the world without the use of his limbs.

7.1
9
The Sundowners

The Sundowners

1960 · 2h 13m · Movie

In Australia's Outback during the early twentieth century, the impoverished Carmody family lives a nomadic life out of their wagon, but the mom and son want to settle, while the dad is against it.

7.1
10
The Seventh Cross

The Seventh Cross

1944 · 1h 52m · Movie

In 1936, seven prisoners escape from a concentration camp. The Nazis put up seven crosses for demonstrative executions. This story about one of the fugitives, who relies on own courage and compassion of people to avoid the seventh...

7.4
11
A Hatful of Rain

A Hatful of Rain

1957 · 1h 49m · Movie

A Korean War veteran's morphine addiction wreaks havoc upon his family.

7.1
12
Redes

Redes

1936 · 1h 5m · Movie

A story of burgeoning labor rights amongst poor fishermen in a small village in Mexico.

6.9
13
Hands Up!

Hands Up!

1985 · 1h 20m · Movie

Four young men and a woman reunite on a freight train ten years after completing their medical studies. They reminisce about their shared past, when Poland was ruled by implacable Stalinism.

6.5