John Sayles

Biography

Born 09/28/1950

In an era when last year's indie wunderkind is too often this year's studio sellout, screenwriter-director John Sayles stands apart, his rugged self-reliance a beacon to aspiring filmmakers wishing to make complex pictures that say something. His limited experience within the studio system (1983's...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1997, received Writers Guild of America Award for Career Achievement
In 1996, received Golden Satellite Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay (Original)
In 1992, received London Film Critics Circle Award for Special Achievement

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Highlights

In 2007, Helmed (also wrote) the musical drama, "Honeydripper"
In 2004, Wrote (also directed) the political satire "Silver City"; co-starred Chris Cooper, Daryl Hannah and Richard Dreyfuss
In 2004, Co-directed with John Lee Hancock "The Alamo" starring Dennis Quaid and Billy Bob Thornton

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