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Biography
Alexander Mackendrick was an American-born Scottish film director and screenwriter. He directed nine feature films between 1949 and 1967, before retiring from filmmaking to become an influential professor at the California Institute of the Arts.
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Awards & recognition
- Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival · 1952
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1953 · nominated
Filmography9 titles
Logan
2017Thanks
2017Thanks
Sweet Smell of Success
1957Additional Writing, Director
1957Additional Writing, Director
Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema
1995
1995
The Ladykillers
1955Director
1955Director
3:10 to Yuma
2007Thanks
2007Thanks
The Man in the White Suit
1951Director, Screenplay
1951Director, Screenplay
Whisky Galore!
1949Director
1949Director
The 'Maggie'
1954Director, Story
1954Director, Story
Don't Make Waves
1967Director
1967Director