Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Calder Baynard Willingham, Jr. (December 23, 1922 - February 19, 1995) was an American novelist and screenwriter. He cowrote several notable screenplays, including Paths of Glory (1957) and One-Eyed Jacks (1961). Willingham and Buck Henry were co-credited (but did not collaborate) on the screenplay for The Graduate (1967), which they adapted separately from a novel by Charles Webb; they won a BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay for their work and were also nom...
Complete Filmography
Rambling Rose
1991
Author, Screenplay
Rose is taken in by the Hillyer family to serve as a 1930s housemaid so that she can avoid falling into a life of prostitution. Her appearence and per...
Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
1978
Writer
The wife of a paralytic becomes involved in an extra-marital affair, with his permission.
Thieves Like Us
1974
Screenplay
Three criminals escape from prison and embark on a robbery spree across USA. Along the way, one of them falls in love while they plan a final heist be...
Little Big Man
1970
Screenplay
Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
The Graduate
1967
Screenplay
A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.
Dağların Oğlu
1965
Screenplay
One-Eyed Jacks
1961
Screenplay
Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an opportunity to take the stolen gold and leave his partner Rio to be captur...
Spartacus
1960
Scenario Writer
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena,...
The Vikings
1958
Screenplay
Einar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.
Paths of Glory
1957
Screenplay
A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.
The Strange One
1957
Novel, Theatre Play, Screenplay
A military school student develops a destructive power over his fellow cadets.