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Howard Hawks (1896–1977) was an American film director who made 40 films between 1926 and 1970. He is responsible for classic films in genres ranging from film noir, screwball comedy, crime, science fiction, and Western.
YearTitleStudioGenre1926Drama1926Comedy1927Comedy1927ComedyOct 15, 2024 · From thrilling adventures to romantic comedies, his films have not only entertained generations but also set standards in filmmaking. This list celebrates the best movies directed by Howard Hawks. It explores why these films stand out and how they continue to influence modern cinema.
A ranking of the films of Howard Hawks that I have seen, presented in order of best to worst.
- RED RIVER (1948) Directed by Howard Hawks. Screenplay by Borden Chase and Charles Schnee, based on ‘The Saturday Evening Post’ story ‘The Chisholm Trail’ by Chase.
- THE BIG SLEEP (1946) Directed by Howard Hawks. Screenplay by William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett, and Jules Furthman, based on the novel by Raymond Chandler.
- BRINGING UP BABY (1938) Directed by Howard Hawks. Screenplay by Dudley Nichols and Hagar Wilde, based on the short story by Wilde. Starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Charles Ruggles, Walter Catlett, May Robson, Fritz Feld, Barry Fitzgerald, Virginia Walker.
- RIO BRAVO (1959) Directed by Howard Hawks. Screenplay by Jules Furthman and Leigh Brackett, based on the short story by B. H. McCampbell. Starring John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond, John Russell.
His most popular films include Scarface (1932), Bringing Up Baby (1938), Only Angels Have Wings (1939), His Girl Friday (1940), To Have and Have Not (1944), The Big Sleep (1946), Red River (1948), The Thing from Another World (1951), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), and Rio Bravo (1959).
Aug 7, 2023 · Many of Hawks' films, such as Scarface, Red River, and The Big Sleep, are considered classics and have had a lasting impact on filmmaking. With comedies, dramas, westerns, and war films to his name, Howard Hawks is one of the most versatile directors in Hollywood history.
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