Brian Russell De Palma is an American film director and writer. In a career spanning over forty years, he is probably best known for his suspense and crime thriller films. De Palma was a leading member of the New Hollywood generation of film directors. His direction often makes use of quotations from other films or cinematic styles, and bears the influence of filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock, Jean-Luc Godard, and Michelangelo Antonioni. His work has been criticized for its violence and sexual content, but has also been championed by American critics such as Roger Ebert and Pauline Kael.

Personal Details

• Born: 1940-09-11 in Newark, New Jersey, USA
• Known For: Directing

Brian De Palma Movies List

Looking for Brian De Palma movies? Here are some of their most popular films and where they rank in their career:

• The Black Dahlia (2006)
• Ennio (2022)
• Spielberg (2017)
• De Palma (2016)
• The Making of 'Scarface' (1998)
• Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood (2005)
• The Making of 'Carlito's Way' (2003)
• The 'Scarface' Phenomenon (2011)
• Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius (1999)
• Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy (2023)

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