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David Samuel "Sam" Peckinpah (February 21, 1925 – December 28, 1984) was an American filmmaker and screenwriter who achieved prominence following the release of the Western epic The Wild Bunch (1969). He was known for the innovative and explicit depiction of action and violence, as well as his revisionist approach to the Western genre.
Peckinpah's films generally deal with the conflict between values and ideals, and the corruption of violence in human society. He was given the nickname "Bloody Sam" owing to the violence in his films. His characters are often loners or losers who desire to be honorable, but are forced to compromise in order to survive in a world of nihilism and brutality.
Peckinpah's combative personality, marked by years of alcohol and drug abuse, has often overshadowed his professional legacy. Many of his films were noted for behind-the-scenes battles with producers and crew members, damaging his reputation and career during his lifetime. Many of his films, such as Straw Dogs (1971), Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974), remain controversial.
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Filmography
all 59
Movies 47
Director 26
self 16
TV Shows 12
Writer 8
Producer 2
Peckinpah Suite (2019)
Passion & Poetry: Sam's Trucker Movie (2013)
Straw Dogs (2011)
Passion & Poetry: Sam's War (2011)
Filmmakers in Action (2006)
Edge of Outside (2006)
Sam Peckinpah: Portrait (2006)
A Justified Life: Sam Peckinpah and the High Country (2006)
Passion & Poetry: The Ballad of Sam Peckinpah (2005)
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade (2004)
Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend' (2004)
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
The Wild Bunch: An Album in Montage (1996)
Sam Peckinpah: Man of Iron (1993)
The Osterman Weekend (1983)
A Tied Blasé (1981)
The Visitor (1979)
China 9, Liberty 37 (1978)
Convoy (1978)
Cross of Iron (1977)
The Killer Elite (1975)
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974)
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973)
The Getaway (1972)
Junior Bonner (1972)
On Location: Dustin Hoffman (1971)
Straw Dogs (1971)
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
The Wild Bunch (1969)
Villa Rides (1968)
The Lady Is My Wife (1967)
Noon Wine (1966)
ABC Stage 67 (1966)
The Glory Guys (1965)
Major Dundee (1965)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
The Losers (1963)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
Ride the High Country (1962)
Pericles on 31st Street (1962)
The Dick Powell Show (1961)
The Deadly Companions (1961)
One-Eyed Jacks (1961)
Route 66 (1960)
The Westerner (1960)
The Rifleman (1958)
Tom Tit Tot (1958)
Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956)
Broken Arrow (1956)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
Gunsmoke (1955)
Wichita (1955)
An Annapolis Story (1955)
Dial Red O (1955)
Private Hell 36 (1954)
Portrait of a Madonna (1952)
The Wild Bunch
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GenderMale
Birthday1925-02-21
Deathday1984-12-28 (59 years old)
Birth PlaceFresno, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known As샘 페킨파, 샘 패킨파
AwardsArmy of Occupation Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
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