John Calley

John Calley

Born: July 8, 1930
Died: September 13, 2011
in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
John Nicholas Calley (July 8, 1930 – September 13, 2011) was an American film studio executive and producer. He was quite influential during his years at Warner Bros. (where he worked from 1968 to 1981) and "produced a film a month, on average, including commercial successes like The Exorcist and Superman." During his seven years at Sony Pictures Entertainment starting in 1996, five of which he was chairman and chief executive, he was credited with "reinvigorat[ing]" that major film studio.

Movies for John Calley...

The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry
Title: The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry
Character: Self
Released: July 23, 2008
Type: Movie
An in-depth look at Dirty Harry (1971), featuring interviews with such film artists as Michael Madsen, 'Hal Holbrook', John Milius, 'Shane Black' and John Badham.
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The Craft of Dirty Harry
Title: The Craft of Dirty Harry
Character: Self
Released: June 3, 2008
Type: Movie
A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.
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The Business End: Violence in Cinema
Title: The Business End: Violence in Cinema
Character: Self
Released: June 3, 2008
Type: Movie
An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in movies and its effect on the audience.
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The Evolution of Clint Eastwood
Title: The Evolution of Clint Eastwood
Character: Self
Released: June 3, 2008
Type: Movie
Follow Eastwood's career from television star to matinee idol to Oscar-winning director in this wide-ranging documentary.
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Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Title: Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Character: Self
Released: October 23, 2007
Type: Movie
This documentary about "2001: A Space Odyssey" looks at some of the things that seemed fanciful in 1968, which don't seem quite as much anymore.
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Lost Kubrick: The Unfinished Films of Stanley Kubrick
Title: Lost Kubrick: The Unfinished Films of Stanley Kubrick
Character: Self
Released: October 23, 2007
Type: Movie
He is considered by many the greatest film director the medium has ever known. Yet in a 45-year career, Stanley Kubrick's films number only a dozen. That he strove for perfection is well established. What is less known is that he lavished years of energy on several films that never saw the flickering light of the silver screen. Through interviews and abundant archival materials, this documentary examines these "lost" films in depth to discover what drew Kubrick to these projects, the work he did to prepare them for production, and why they ultimately were abandoned.
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Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil
Title: Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
Follow Stanley Kubrick as he creates his savage and brilliant Vietnam film, hewing closely to the theme that dominated his creative life for four decades - the duality of human nature. Poised between good and evil, mankind was, in Kubrick's view, a complex creature equally capable of unspeakable savagery and heart-melting tenderness. Full Metal Jacket would make his case in vivid, blood-soaked Technicolor. Through interviews with Kubrick's collaborators and cast members, including Vincent D'Onofrio, Lee Ermey and Adam Baldwin, this documentary reveals how Kubrick's brilliant visual sense, astute knowledge of human nature, and unique perspective on the duality of man came together to make Full Metal Jacket an unforgettable cinematic experience, taking its place in his "war trilogy" alongside cinematic landmarks Fear and Desire and Paths of Glory.
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You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Title: You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Character: Self
Released: November 28, 2006
Type: Movie
A 5-part documentary of the history of Superman in the movies. • Origin - Superman in the media and the challenges the Salkinds faced • Vision - Creating the right script, Choosing the right director and casting the right actors • Ascent - The production and launch of a new kind of fantasy film • Crisis - Complications and conflicts between the creative forces behind Superman II • Redemption - Criticisms and burnout of Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
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This Is Gary McFarland
Title: This Is Gary McFarland
Character: Self
Released: June 14, 2006
Type: Movie
Documentary film about the life and mysterious death of forgotten jazz arranger/composer Gary McFarland.
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A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope
Title: A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 2004
Type: Movie
A fascinating chronicle of the birth and rise of the radically different independent studio founded by director Francis Ford Coppola.
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A Decade Under the Influence
Title: A Decade Under the Influence
Character: Self
Released: April 25, 2003
Type: Movie
A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time.
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Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
Title: Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
Character: Self
Released: October 22, 2001
Type: Movie
The filmmakers and lead actors of The Remains of the Day (1993) discuss how they came to make the film, and the subtle power of its execution.
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The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
Title: The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2001
Type: Movie
A documentary about making The Remains of the Day.
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The Peculiar Memories of Bruce Robinson
Title: The Peculiar Memories of Bruce Robinson
Character: Self
Released: August 2, 1999
Type: Movie
A journey through the career of the British writer/director best known for his film "Withnail & I" (1987). Robinson reveals how he writes, reads from his screenplays, and revisits the town of his birth where his first novel "The Peculiar Memories of Thomas Penman" is set. Interviews include Andy Garcia, Richard E. Grant, Ken Russell and David Puttnam.
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One Night Stand
Title: One Night Stand
Character: Charlie's Father
Released: November 14, 1997
Type: Movie
In Los Angeles, Max Carlyle makes a good living directing commercials and has a happy home life with his wife, Mimi, and two children. When Carlyle travels to New York City to visit his friend Charlie, who has been diagnosed with AIDS, he has repeat run-ins with a beautiful woman, Karen, and eventually sleeps with her. Though he goes home the next day and doesn't return until a year later, Carlyle's infidelity still lingers.
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All Eyes on Sharon Tate
Title: All Eyes on Sharon Tate
Character: Self
Released: September 6, 1966
Type: Movie
Promotional short film on an aspiring young actress Sharon Tate and her first film Eye of the Devil (1966).