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He is known for writing and directing the films The Brother from Another Planet (1984), Matewan (1987), Eight Men Out (1988), Passion Fish (1992), The Secret of Roan Inish (1994), Lone Star (1996), and Men with Guns (1997). For Eight Men Out, Sayles was nominated for the USC Scripter Award.
Jul 3, 2024 · Known for his poignant storytelling and richly layered characters, Sayles makes films that explore various themes and ideologies. Sales was a master craftsman in the art of filmmaking, and this compilation of the best movies directed by John Sayles demonstrates his exceptional talent.
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That stipend and money he earned for writing such films as The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986), Enormous Changes at the Last Minute (1983) and Breaking In (1989) enabled him to make the kinds of films he wanted to make. Lone Star (1996) placed Sayles in the ranks of top American filmmakers.
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1. The Brother from Another Planet. 1984 1h 48m R. 6.7 (6.7K) Rate. 70 Metascore. A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem. Director John Sayles Stars Joe Morton Daryl Edwards Rosanna Carter. 2. Limbo. 1999 2h 6m R. 7.0 (6.5K) Rate. 68 Metascore.
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John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Sayles, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Sep 24, 2024 · His films as a director included Lianna (1983); Baby, It’s You (1983); Matewan (1987), a drama about coal miners fighting to form a union in the 1920s; The Brother from Another Planet (1984), a science-fiction comedy that lacerates discrimination; City of Hope (1991); Passion Fish (1992), which earned Sayles an Academy Award nomination for a ...
