The Directors

20185 seriesEntertainment / Music/Arts
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A closer look at some of the world's greatest directors, their lives and their amazing achievements in film.

John Sturges: Episode Image
Episode 1John Sturges

A fascinating look at the life and career of Oscar-nominated director John Sturges, the mind behind classic films such as The Great Escape and The Magnificent Seven. (S3, ep 1)

Sidney Lumet: Episode Image
Episode 2Sidney Lumet

An intriguing look into the life and career of Academy Award-winning film director Sidney Lumet. (S3, ep 2)

Don Siegel: Episode Image
Episode 3Don Siegel

An in-depth look at the life and career of American film director Don Siegel, known for the sci-fi film Invasion of the Body Snatchers and his work with Clint Eastwood. (S3, ep 3)

Stanley Donen: Episode Image
Episode 4Stanley Donen

A look at the life and career of master of the musical Stanley Donen, who directed Hollywood greats like Singin' in the Rain, Royal Wedding and On the Town. (S3, ep 4)

George Stevens: Episode Image
Episode 5George Stevens

A look at the life and career of three-time Academy Award-winning film director George Stevens. His best known films include A Place in the Sun and The Diary of Anne Frank. (S3, ep 5)

John Frankenheimer: Episode Image
Episode 6John Frankenheimer

A look at the life and career of the award-winning director behind movies such as The Manchurian Candidate, Birdman of Alcatraz, The Train and Ronin. (S3, ep 6)

Robert Wise: Episode Image
Episode 7Robert Wise

A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director behind The Sound of Music, West Side Story and Star Trek: The Motion Picture. (S3, ep 7)

Alan J Pakula: Episode Image
Episode 8Alan J Pakula

A look into the life and career of the American film director behind All the President's Men and Sophie's Choice, and the producer of To Kill a Mockingbird. (S3, ep 8)

Carol Reed: Episode Image
Episode 9Carol Reed

A closer look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning British director behind acclaimed films Odd Man Out, Oliver! and The Fallen Idol. (S3, ep 9)

Sergio Leone: Episode Image
Episode 10Sergio Leone

Explore the life of the highly influential director credited as the inventor of the Italian Western genre. His films include Once Upon a Time In America. (S3, ep 10)

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