John Badham

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

1.0589

Gender

Male

Birthday

25-Aug-1939

Age

(87 years old)

Place of Birth

Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK

Also Known As
  • Charles John Smith
  • John M. Badham
  • 约翰·班德汉姆

John Badham

Biography

John MacDonald Badham (born August 25, 1939) is an British-born American director, best known for the films Saturday Night Fever (1977), Blue Thunder (1983), WarGames (1983), Short Circuit (1986), and Stakeout (1987). Badham worked in television for years, before his breakthrough in 1977 with Saturday Night Fever, a massive worldwide hit starring John Travolta. WarGames (1983), starring Matthew Broderick, is his other signature film, renowned for its take on popular Cold War fears of nuclear terror, and holocaust, as well as being one of the first films to deal with the subculture of amateur hacking. In addition to his numerous film credits, Badham has also directed and produced for TV, including credits for Rod Serling's Night Gallery, and the A&E television series The Beast. He has also contributed commentary to the web series Trailers from Hell.


Credits

Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman (2009) Character: Self
A portrait of legendary American film company Troma, Inc., an independent New York-based production house that has specialized in Z-films for over 30 years, and of Troma's eccentric president Lloyd Kaufman.
The Revamping of Dracula The Revamping of Dracula (2004) Character: Self
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Dracula" (1979).
King of my Kind: John Badham Remembers Dracula King of my Kind: John Badham Remembers Dracula (2019) Character: N/A
An interview with John Badham.
Romantic Mysticism: The Music of Billy Goldenberg Romantic Mysticism: The Music of Billy Goldenberg (2022) Character: Self - Director / Associate Producer
A career overview of tv/film composer Billy Goldenberg.
Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder' Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder' (2006) Character: Self
Making of 'Blue Thunder'
Behind-the-Scenes: Blue Thunder Behind-the-Scenes: Blue Thunder (1983) Character: N/A
A behind the scenes featurette on the making of Blue Thunder.
The Special: Building Blue Thunder The Special: Building Blue Thunder (2006) Character: N/A
A home video special feature mini-doc about the design and making of the titular helicopter from the film Blue Thunder.
In Search of Tomorrow In Search of Tomorrow (2022) Character: Self - Interviewee
A nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.
The Last Debate The Last Debate (2000) Character: Don Beard
A presidential debate, unconfirmed rumors and four reporters who take the political process into their own hands. With the election only a week away, the two candidates square off in a final debate. The televised event takes a dramatic turn when the moderator and three panelists confront one of the candidates with unconfirmed rumors and allegations. The debate quickly turns into a witch hunt and destroys one politician's career. They also give Tom Chapman, the up-and-coming reporter investigating the panel's ambush, the story of a lifetime: What went on behind the last debate.
Becoming Iconic Becoming Iconic (2018) Character: Self
Baker's journey in completing Nicolas Cage's "Inconceivable" and exclusive interviews with top directors recounting their experiences with their first films.
The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry (2008) Character: Self
An in-depth look at Dirty Harry (1971), featuring interviews with such film artists as Michael Madsen, 'Hal Holbrook', John Milius, 'Shane Black' and John Badham.
The Craft of Dirty Harry The Craft of Dirty Harry (2008) Character: Self
A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.
Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie (2017) Character: Self
John Travolta, Barry Gibb and the Saturday Night Fever cast and crew tell the story behind the mega-hit film. Bruno Tonioli goes through the disco steps that made movie history.
Drop Zone Drop Zone (1994) Character: Yacht Captain (uncredited)
A daring prison break from an airliner at 30,000 feet leaves U.S. Marshal Pete Nessip mourning a brother and gunning for revenge. After being ordered to turn in his badge, he seeks out Jessie Crossman, a noted skydiver, and offers to sponsor her crew for the annual Independence Day parachuting show in Washington, D.C., if she trains him. Meanwhile, the mastermind behind the mid-air jailbreak is planning a daring computer theft on Independence Day.
Saturday Night Fever Saturday Night Fever (1977) Character: Pedestrian #1 (uncredited)
Tony spends his Saturdays at a disco where his stylish moves raise his popularity among the patrons. But his life outside the disco is not easy and things change when he gets attracted to Stephanie.
The Business End: Violence in Cinema The Business End: Violence in Cinema (2008) Character: Self
An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in movies and its effect on the audience.
Point of No Return Point of No Return (1993) Character: Room-Service Waiter
Hardened criminal Maggie Hayward's consistent violence, even in police custody, ends in the execution chamber. However, top-secret US government agent 'Bob' arranges a staged death, so Maggie can be elaborately trained as a phantom killer and subdued into obedience.
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007) Character: Self
Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his outrageous audience participation gimmicks.



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