Sam Peckinpah

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

1.0319

Gender

Male

Birthday

21-Feb-1925

Age

(101 years old)

Place of Birth

Fresno, California, United States

Also Known As
  • 샘 페킨파
  • 샘 패킨파
  • David Samuel Peckinpah

Sam Peckinpah

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Samuel "Sam" Peckinpah (February 21, 1925 – December 28, 1984) was an American filmmaker and screenwriter who achieved prominence following the release of the Western epic The Wild Bunch (1969). He was known for the innovative and explicit depiction of action and violence, as well as his revisionist approach to the Western genre. Peckinpah's films generally deal with the conflict between values and ideals, and the corruption of violence in human society. He was given the nickname "Bloody Sam" owing to the violence in his films. His characters are often loners or losers who desire to be honorable, but are forced to compromise in order to survive in a world of nihilism and brutality. Peckinpah's combative personality, marked by years of alcohol and drug abuse, has often overshadowed his professional legacy. Many of his films were noted for behind-the-scenes battles with producers and crew members, damaging his reputation and career during his lifetime. Many of his films, such as Straw Dogs (1971), Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974), remain controversial. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Peckinpah, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Cineastes en acció Cineastes en acció (2006) Character: Self (archive footage)
What is the state of cinema and what being a filmmaker means? What are the measures taken to protect authors' copyright? What is their legal status in different countries? (Sequel to “Filmmakers vs. Tycoons.”)
On Location: Dustin Hoffman On Location: Dustin Hoffman (1971) Character: Self
Profile of actor Dustin Hoffman on the set of Sam Peckinpah's 1971 film STRAW DOGS.
Passion & Poetry: Sam's Final Cut Passion & Poetry: Sam's Final Cut (2022) Character: Self
A documentary about Sam Peckinpah's personal director's cut of his last film The Osterman Weekend (1983); recently restored by film historian Mike Siegel. Siegel documents the discovery and acquisition of the 35mm print after 24 years of unprotected storage; outlining the process of cleaning and scanning the film as well as some assets now lost to time.
Passion & Poetry: Getaway in Texas Passion & Poetry: Getaway in Texas (2025) Character: Self (archive footage)
A documentary about the making of Sam Peckinpah's 1972 classic film The Getaway.
Convoy Convoy (1978) Character: News Crew Director (uncredited)
Trucker Rubber Duck and his buddies Pig Pen, Widow Woman and Spider Mike use their CB radios to warn one another of the presence of cops. But conniving Sheriff Wallace is hip to the truckers' tactics, and begins tricking the drivers through his own CB broadcasts. Facing constant harassment from the law, Rubber Duck and his pals use their radios to coordinate a vast convoy and rule the road.
An Annapolis Story An Annapolis Story (1955) Character: Pilot (uncredited)
Two brothers, both cadets at Annapolis, fall in love with the same girl.
Junior Bonner Junior Bonner (1972) Character: Man in Palace Bar (uncredited)
With his bronco-busting career on its last legs, Junior Bonner heads to his hometown to try his luck in the annual rodeo. But his fond childhood memories are shattered when he finds his family torn apart by his greedy brother and hard-drinking father.
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003) Character: Self
The chronicle of the mind-blowing journey that was Hollywood during the seventies; the true and gripping story of the last golden age of American cinema, an exalted celebration of creativity and experimentation; but also of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll: a turbulent and dark tale of ambition, envy, betrayal, hatred and self-destruction.
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade (2004) Character: Self (archive footage)
An account of the life and work of American film director Sam Peckinpah (1925-84), a tortured artist whose genius and inner demons changed the Western genre forever.
Stridulum Stridulum (1979) Character: Dr. Sam Collins
An ancient intergalactic warrior arrives on Earth to put a stop to a demonic child's plot to reproduce Satan's next generation of evil.
The Osterman Weekend The Osterman Weekend (1983) Character: Maxwell Danforth's Aide (uncredited)
The host of an investigative news show is convinced by the CIA that the friends he has invited to a weekend in the country are engaged in a conspiracy that threatens national security.
Dial Red O Dial Red O (1955) Character: Cook in Diner (uncredited)
The first of the five films where Bill Elliott played a detective lieutenant in the L.A Sheriff's department, Dial Red "O" (the correct title with the number 0 (zero), as on a telephone dial, shown in ") opens with war-torn veteran Ralph Wyatt getting word that his wife is divorcing him, and he flees the psychiatric ward of the veteran's hospital, wanting to talk to her. His escape touches off an all-out manhunt, led by Lieutenant Andy Flynn of the sheriff's department.
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) Character: Will (uncredited)
Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) Character: Charlie the Meter Reader
A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.
Wichita Wichita (1955) Character: Bank Teller (uncredited)
Former buffalo hunter and entrepreneur Wyatt Earp arrives in the lawless cattle town of Wichita Kansas. His skill as a gun-fighter makes him a perfect candidate for Marshal, but he refuses the job until he feels morally obligated to bring law and order to this wild town.
Amore, piombo e furore Amore, piombo e furore (1978) Character: Wilbur Olsen
Gunslinger Clayton Drumm is about to be hanged when he is given a chance to live if he agrees to murder Matthew, a miner who has steadfastly refused to sell his land to the railroad company. Matthew’s refusal is a major obstacle to the railroad’s plans for expansion.



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