Sam Peckinpah

Sam Peckinpah

American film director (1925–1984)

David Samuel Peckinpah was an American filmmaker and actor. He was known for his revisionist approach to the Western genre, employing a visually innovative and explicit depiction of action and violence. His 1969 film The Wild Bunch received two Academy Award nominations and was ranked No. 80 on the American Film Institute's Top 100 list.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 9 films (1956–1978) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 4 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1956 Invasion of the body snatchers National Telefilm 80 16mm B&W sound
1960 One-Eyed Jacks Pennebaker Inc 2:21:00 16mm Color sound
1961 The Deadly Companions Sam Peckinpah 93 min Color
1965 The Glory Guys. Bristol Pictures Inc. 113 min 35mm Color sound
1968 Villa Rides. Paramount Pictures Corp. 125 min 35mm Color sound
1970s Straw Dogs ▶ Sam Peckinpah 113 min Color
1971 Straw Dogs Sam Peckinpah 113 min Color
1972 The Getaway Sam Peckinpah 118 min Color
1978 Convoy Sam Peckinpah 106 min Color