Charles Jarrott
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Charles Jarrott was a British film and television director. He was best known for costume dramas he directed for producer Hal B. Wallis
, among them Anne of the Thousand Days
, which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Director in 1970.
Although Anne was nominated for several awards, critic Pauline Kael
wrote in her book Reeling
(Warner Books, p. 198), that as a director, Jarrott had no style or personality, and that he was just "a traffic manager".
Jarrott died on 4 March 2011 from prostate cancer
.
Hal B. Wallis
Hal B. Wallis was an American film producer.-Career:Harold Brent Wallis was born in Chicago in 1898. His family moved in 1922 to Los Angeles, California, where he found work as part of the publicity department at Warner Bros...
, among them Anne of the Thousand Days
Anne of the Thousand Days
Anne of the Thousand Days is a 1969 costume drama made by Hal Wallis Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures. It was directed by Charles Jarrott and produced by Hal B. Wallis. The film tells the story of Anne Boleyn...
, which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Director in 1970.
Although Anne was nominated for several awards, critic Pauline Kael
Pauline Kael
Pauline Kael was an American film critic who wrote for The New Yorker magazine from 1968 to 1991. Earlier in her career, her work appeared in City Lights, McCall's and The New Republic....
wrote in her book Reeling
Reeling
Reeling was Pauline Kael's fifth collection of movie reviews, covering the years 1972 - 1975. The book is largely composed of movie reviews, ranging from her famous review of Last Tango in Paris to A Woman Under the Influence, but it also contains a longer essay entitled "On the Future of Movies"...
(Warner Books, p. 198), that as a director, Jarrott had no style or personality, and that he was just "a traffic manager".
Jarrott died on 4 March 2011 from prostate cancer
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers are slow growing; however, there are cases of aggressive prostate cancers. The cancer cells may metastasize from the prostate to other parts of the body, particularly...
.
Selected filmography
- Anne of the Thousand DaysAnne of the Thousand DaysAnne of the Thousand Days is a 1969 costume drama made by Hal Wallis Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures. It was directed by Charles Jarrott and produced by Hal B. Wallis. The film tells the story of Anne Boleyn...
(1969) - Mary, Queen of ScotsMary, Queen of Scots (film)Mary, Queen of Scots is a 1971 Universal Pictures biographical film based on the life of Mary, Queen of Scots. Leading an all-star cast are Vanessa Redgrave as the titular character and Glenda Jackson as Elizabeth I. In the same year, Jackson played the part of Elizabeth in the TV drama Elizabeth...
(1971) - Lost HorizonLost Horizon (1973 film)Lost Horizon is a 1973 musical film directed by Charles Jarrott and starring Peter Finch, John Gielgud, Liv Ullmann, Michael York, Sally Kellerman, Bobby Van, George Kennedy, Olivia Hussey, James Shigeta and Charles Boyer....
(1973) - The DoveThe Dove (1974 film)The Dove is a 1974 American biographical film directed by Charles Jarrott. The picture was produced by Gregory Peck, the third and last feature film he would produce....
(1974) - Escape from the DarkEscape from the DarkEscape from the Dark is a 1976 British drama film directed by Charles Jarrott and starring Alastair Sim and Peter Barkworth.-Cast:* Alastair Sim as Lord Harrogate* Peter Barkworth as Richard Sandman* Maurice Colbourne as Luke Armstrong...
(1976) - The Other Side of MidnightThe Other Side of Midnight (film)The Other Side of Midnight is a 1977 American film directed by Charles Jarrott and starring Marie-France Pisier, John Beck and Susan Sarandon...
(1977) - The Last Flight of Noah's ArkThe Last Flight of Noah's ArkThe Last Flight Of Noah's Ark is a Disney film released by Buena Vista Distribution on June 25, 1980. The film stars Elliott Gould, Geneviève Bujold and Ricky Schroder.-Plot:...
(1980) - CondormanCondormanCondorman is a 1981 comedy/adventure film from Walt Disney Productions starring Michael Crawford and Oliver Reed. Inspired by Robert Sheckley's The Game of X, Condorman follows comic book illustrator Woodrow Wilkins' attempts to assist in the defection of a female Soviet KGB agent.-Plot:Woodrow...
(1981) - The Amateur (1981)
- The Boy in Blue (1986)
- The Secret Life of AlgernonThe Secret Life of AlgernonThe Secret Life of Algernon is a 1997 film directed by Charles Jarrott. It stars John Cullum and Carrie-Anne Moss. It won an award at the 1998 Breckenridge Festival of Film.-Cast:*John Cullum as Algernon Pendelton*Carrie-Anne Moss as Madge Clarisy...
(1997) - Turn of FaithTurn of FaithTurn of Faith is a 2001 film directed by Charles Jarrott. It stars Ray Mancini and Mia Sara.-Cast:*Ray Mancini as Joey*Mia Sara as Annmarie De Carlo*Costas Mandylor as Bobby Giordano*Alan Gelfant as Father Frank*Tom Atkins as Charlie Ryan...
(2001)