John Irvin

British film- and tv-director (1940–2026)

John Charles Greenway Irvin was an English film and television director. A three-time BAFTA Award nominee, he began his career by directing a number of documentaries and television works, including the BBC adaptation of John le Carré's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. He made several Hollywood films in the 1980s, including The Dogs of War (1980), Ghost Story (1981), Raw Deal (1986), and Hamburger Hill (1987).

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 4 films (1980–1999) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1999 Noah's Ark John Irvin 180 min Color
1999 Noah's Ark John Irvin 180 min Color
1980 The Dogs of War John Irvin 104 min Color
The Civil War: The Anguish of Emancipation John Irvin 16mm sound