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Jack Smight

Directing

Born March 9, 1925 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Died September 1, 2003

Biography

John Ronald Smight was an American film and television director. He was best known for his thriller and action films, notably Harper (1966), No Way to Treat a Lady (1968), Airport 1975 (1974), Midway (1976), Damnation Alley (1977), and Number One with a Bullet (1987). FilmInk described him as "a perfect example of the 'journeyman' director."

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Awards & recognition

  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series · 1959

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