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Jan de Bont ( Dutch: [ˈjɑn də ˈbɔnt]; born 22 October 1943) is a Dutch retired cinematographer, director and film producer. He is best known for directing the films Speed (1994) and Twister (1996).
Jan de Bont is a Dutch-born filmmaker who has worked as a cinematographer, producer and director on various movies, including Speed, Twister and Minority Report. He was born in 1943 and has been married twice, and was once scalped by a lion on the set of Roar.
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- Jan de Bont
- Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Learn about the life and career of Jan de Bont, a Dutch cinematographer and director of Speed, Twister and The Haunting. Find out his family, trademark, trivia and salary.
Nov 5, 2020 · The director of Speed and Twister talks to Polygon about his career, his horror drama The Haunting, and his failed attempt to reboot Godzilla. He also reveals his love for cinematic decapitations and his vision for the house in The Haunting.
- Matt Patches
Aug 12, 2023 · The cinematographer reflects on his inventive camera work and his relationship with the rabid Saint Bernard in the 1983 adaptation of Stephen King's novel. Learn how he used a Steadicam, multiple cars, and close-ups to create a visceral and frightening experience.
- Jake Kring-Schreifels
Sep 16, 2022 · The director of Speed, Twister and Flatliners talks about his career, his collaborations with Keanu Reeves and Julia Roberts, and his unmade Godzilla film. He reveals how he combined practical and CGI effects, and why he wanted a guy in a suit for the monster.
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