James Mangold

Based on the best-selling book of the same name, the Columbia Pictures presentation GIRL, INTERRUPTED (12/99) is helmed by critically acclaimed director James Mangold.

Biography

Born 12/16/1963

Director James Mangold might well have been left to struggle as a novelist in a dank North Hollywood apartment had it not been for the encouragement he received to reinvigorate his film career. Prior to his isolation in the sun-bleached San Fernando Valley, his one-year deal to write and direct...
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Awards

  • In 1995, received Sundance Film Festival for Special Jury Recognition for Directing

Highlights

  • In 2007, Directed the Western, "3:10 to Yuma" starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale
  • In 2005, Directed and co-wrote, "Walk the Line," a chronicle of country music legend Johnny Cash's life, starring Joaquin Phoenix as Cash and Reese Witherspoon as June Carter
  • In 2003, Helmed the psychological horror film, "Identity"; also contributed to the script

Family & Companions

  • Robert Mangold: father (noted for his minimalist works)

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