Brian De Palma

Also known as Brian Russell De Palma, Brian DePalma, Brian Russell DePalma, DePalma, De Palma

American film director and screenwriter

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Brian De Palma is an American film director and screenwriter known for his distinctive cinematic style. His work has significantly influenced the thriller and crime film genres throughout his career.

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Works: 13

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De Palma on de Palma
Sisters
Edge of Illusion
Are snakes necessary?
Phantom of the Paradise

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Origin: Austin
Active from: 2013-01-07

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Brian Russell De Palma ([de ˈpalma]; born September 11, 1940) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. A major figure in the New Hollywood generation, he is best known for work in the suspense, crime, and psychological thriller genres in a career spanning five decades.

Carrie (1976), his adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name, gained him prominence as a young filmmaker. De Palma enjoyed commercial success with Dressed to Kill (1980), The Untouchables (1987), and Mission: Impossible (1996), and made cult classics such as Greetings (1968), Hi, Mom! (1970), Sisters (1972), Phantom of the Paradise (1974), The Fury (1978), and Scarface (1983).