Brian De Palma

Brian De Palma

1940-09-11 Newark, New Jersey, USA 78 Credits

Biography

Brian Russell De Palma is an American film director and writer. In a career spanning over forty years, he is probably best known for his suspense and crime thriller films. De Palma was a leading member of the New Hollywood generation of film directors. His direction often makes use of quotations from other films or cinematic styles, and bears the influence of filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock, Jean-Luc Godard, and Michelangelo Antonioni. His work has been criticized for its violence and sexual...

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Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy

Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy

2023

as Self

5.8
Acting

This is not a documentary about the making of Midnight Cowboy. It is about a humane and groundbreaking masterpiece and the flawed but gifted people wh...

Ennio

Ennio

2022

as Self

8.3
Acting

A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a two-...

Domino

Domino

2019

Director

4.6
Directing

Seeking justice for his partner’s murder by an ISIS member, a Copenhagen police officer finds himself caught in a cat and mouse game with a duplicitou...

Spielberg

Spielberg

2017

as Self

7.6
Acting

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.

De Palma

De Palma

2016

as Self

7.1
Acting

An intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes and...

Passion

Passion

2013

Screenplay, Director

5.2
Writing Directing

The rivalry between the manipulative boss of an advertising agency and her talented protégée escalates from stealing credit to public humiliation to m...

Walk of Fame

Walk of Fame

2012

Thanks

Jake Taylor, frustrated with Hollywood and trying to make it, caves into his demons.

The 'Scarface' Phenomenon

The 'Scarface' Phenomenon

2011

as Self

7.0
Acting

This all-new documentary presents "Scarface" as a unique phenomenon in cinema history. It explores how a film plagued by controversy leading up to its...

Godard Made in USA

Godard Made in USA

2010

as Self

Acting

Documentary by Luc Lagier exploring Godard's career as a filmmaker, the production of Breathless and his influence and his relationship with American ...

Redacted

Redacted

2007

Director, Writer

6.0
Directing Writing

A fictional documentary discusses the effects the Iraq war has had on soldiers and local people through interviews with members of an American militar...

Sisters

Sisters

2006

Original Story, Screenplay

3.8
Writing

A reporter witnesses a brutal murder and becomes entangled in a mystery involving a pair of twins.

The Black Dahlia

The Black Dahlia

2006

as Elizabeth's Screen Test Director (voice) (uncredited)

5.6
Acting

In 1940s Los Angeles, two former boxers-turned-cops must grapple with corruption, narcissism, stag films and family madness as they pursue the killer ...

The Black Dahlia

The Black Dahlia

2006

Director

5.6
Directing

In 1940s Los Angeles, two former boxers-turned-cops must grapple with corruption, narcissism, stag films and family madness as they pursue the killer ...

Paradise Regained: Brian de Palma's 'Phantom of the Paradise'

Paradise Regained: Brian de Palma's 'Phantom of the Paradise'

2006

as Himself

5.5
Acting

A 50-minute documentary on the making of the film featuring director Brian De Palma, producer Edward R. Pressman, the late star William Finley, star a...

Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood

Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood

2005

7.3
Acting

"Bullets Over Hollywood" delves into America's fascination with gangsters and features historical perspective, analysis, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, ...

The Autopsy

The Autopsy

2004

as Self

Acting

A documentary about the making of Brian De Palma's 1973 film "Sisters" including interviews with the cast and crew.

Black Dahlia Confidential

Black Dahlia Confidential

2004

Acting

The murder of a young Hollywood actress Elizabeth Short in 1947 is the oldest unsolved murder case in Los Angeles. New information and clues may help ...

The Untouchables: Re-Inventing the Genre

The Untouchables: Re-Inventing the Genre

2004

as Self

6.0
Acting

Cast and crew members from The Untouchables recall the production.

The Untouchables: Production Stories

The Untouchables: Production Stories

2004

as Self

6.5
Acting

Cast and crew from "The Untouchables" share production stories.

The Untouchables: The Script, the Cast

The Untouchables: The Script, the Cast

2004

as Self

7.0
Acting

Brian DePalma and Art Linson discuss how the 1987 film "The Untouchables" came together.

The Untouchables: The Classic

The Untouchables: The Classic

2004

as Self

6.0
Acting

Brian DePalma, Art Linson, Charles Martin Smith discussing "The Untouchables."

The Making of 'Carlito's Way'

The Making of 'Carlito's Way'

2003

as Self

5.8
Acting

A documentary about the making of "Carlito's Way."

Femme Fatale: Dream Within a Dream

Femme Fatale: Dream Within a Dream

2003

as Self

8.7
Acting

A documentary about Brian de Palma's "Femme Fatale."

Femme Fatale

Femme Fatale

2002

Writer, Director

6.1
Writing Directing

A $10-million diamond rip-off, a stolen identity, a new life married to a diplomat. Laure Ash has risked big, won big. But then a tabloid shutterbug s...

Brian De Palma : Les Années 60

Brian De Palma : Les Années 60

2002

Acting

Documentary about Brian De Palma's films in the 60's.

The Making of 'Casualties of War'

The Making of 'Casualties of War'

2001

as Self

7.0
Acting

Documentary made for the film's 2001 DVD release.

Acting 'Carrie'

Acting 'Carrie'

2001

as Self

7.0
Acting

In this documentary, director Brian De Palma and the stars from his film "Carrie" (such as Sissy Spacek, Amy Irving, Piper Laurie, William Katt, Nancy...

Visualizing 'Carrie'

Visualizing 'Carrie'

2001

as Self

5.7
Acting

The making of "Carrie" (1976) is presented on the film's 25th anniversary with interviews with director Brian De Palma, editor Paul Hirsch, art direct...

The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'

The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'

2001

as Self

7.0
Acting

Produced as part of the DVD release for 'Dressed to Kill', this documentary gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this thrilling murder...

'Obsession' Revisited

'Obsession' Revisited

2001

as Self

6.3
Acting

A documentary about the making of 1976's "Obsession" featuring interviews with director Brian De Palma, stars Cliff Robertson and Genevieve Bujold and...

Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000

Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000

2001

Director

5.0
Directing

The video kicks off from a 1978 performance of 'Rosalita' with a 29 year old Bruce wailing away with chicks jumpin' on the stage grabbing him! Lucky g...

Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'

Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'

2001

as Self

6.5
Acting

Exploring the edits to receive an R rating from the MPAA.

Mission to Mars

Mission to Mars

2000

Director

6.0
Directing

When the first manned mission to Mars meets with a catastrophic and mysterious disaster after reporting an unidentified structure, a rescue mission is...

Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius

Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius

1999

as Self

8.4
Acting

This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly covering much of his early British works, the film primari...

Stir of Echoes

Stir of Echoes

1999

Thanks

6.7

After being hypnotized by his sister-in-law, Tom Witzky begins seeing haunting visions of a girl's ghost and a mystery begins to unfold around her.

Snake Eyes

Snake Eyes

1998

Producer, Story, Director

6.2
Producing Writing Directing

All bets are off when shady homicide cop Rick Santoro witnesses a murder during a boxing match. It's up to him and lifelong friend, Naval intelligence...

The Making of 'Scarface'

The Making of 'Scarface'

1998

as Self

7.9
Acting

A 52-minute documentary on "Scarface," both the making of the film and its reception.

Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible

1996

Director

7.0
Directing

When Ethan Hunt, the leader of a crack espionage team whose perilous operation has gone awry with no explanation, discovers that a mole has penetrated...

Ennio Morricone

Ennio Morricone

1995

as Self

6.7
Acting

From his quirky compositions for the spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone to his sublime musical contributions to director Roland Joffé's acclaimed 1986...

Rotwang Must Go!

1994

as Famous American Movie Director

4.0
Acting

A comedy directed by Hans-Christoph Blumenberg.

Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood's Boy Wonder

Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood's Boy Wonder

1994

as Self

6.0
Acting

A documentary profile on Quentin Tarantino broadcast by the BBC's "Omnibus" strand in 1994 to coincide with "Pulp Fiction" hitting UK cinemas.

Carlito's Way

Carlito's Way

1993

Director

7.8
Directing

Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New Yor...

Raising Cain

Raising Cain

1992

Screenplay, Director

6.1
Writing Directing

Child psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled past. Grappling with the consequen...

The Bonfire of the Vanities

The Bonfire of the Vanities

1990

Director, Producer

5.6
Directing Producing

After his mistress runs over a black teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotlight; A down-and-out reporter breaks the story and ...

The Scorsese Machine

The Scorsese Machine

1990

as Self

7.0
Acting

Amazing documentary shows rarely seen side of a master director. 1990 was a very good year for Martin Scorsese. After making a diverse group of films ...

Casualties of War

Casualties of War

1989

Director

7.2
Directing

During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.

Movies Are My Life

Movies Are My Life

1988

as Self

6.0
Acting

The very first full-length documentary on Scorsese offers an invaluable look at how he was perceived by his colleagues, and himself, in 1977. Catching...

The Untouchables

The Untouchables

1987

Director

7.8
Directing

Elliot Ness, an ambitious prohibition agent, is determined to take down Al Capone. In order to achieve this goal, he forms a group given the nickname ...

Wise Guys

Wise Guys

1986

Director

5.4
Directing

Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to A...

Body Double

Body Double

1984

Director, Screenplay, Producer

6.8
Directing Writing Producing

After losing an acting role and his girlfriend, Jake Scully finally catches a break: he gets offered a gig house-sitting in the Hollywood Hills. While...

Scarface

Scarface

1983

Director

8.2
Directing

After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciousl...

Blow Out

Blow Out

1981

Director, Writer

7.4
Directing Writing

While recording sound effects for a slasher flick, Jack Terry stumbles upon a real-life horror: a car careening off a bridge and into a river. Jack ju...

Dressed to Kill

Dressed to Kill

1980

Director, Writer

7.0
Directing Writing

After witnessing a mysterious woman brutally slay a homemaker, prostitute Liz Blake finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation. While the police t...

Home Movies

Home Movies

1980

Director, Story, Producer

5.6
Directing Writing Producing

A cult guru urges a shy disciple to make life a movie and be its star.

The Fury

The Fury

1978

Director

6.3
Directing

When a devious plot separates CIA agent Peter Sandza from his son, Robin, the distraught father manages to see through the ruse. Taken because of his ...

Carrie

Carrie

1976

Director

7.3
Directing

Withdrawn and sensitive teen Carrie White faces taunting from classmates at school and abuse from her fanatically pious mother. When strange occurrenc...

Obsession

Obsession

1976

Director, Story

6.6
Directing Writing

A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife.

Phantom of the Paradise

Phantom of the Paradise

1974

Director, Writer

7.5
Directing Writing

Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow's music and his favorite singer for the gr...

Sisters

Sisters

1973

Screenplay, Director, Original Story

6.7
Writing Directing

Inquisitive journalist Grace Collier is horrified when she witnesses her neighbor, fashion model Danielle Breton, violently murder a man. Panicking, s...

Get to Know Your Rabbit

Get to Know Your Rabbit

1972

Director

5.1
Directing

A young businessman goes to a magic expert to learn hardness and skill with his cynical and greedy collaborators. He becomes a very good tap dancer, b...

Hi, Mom!

Hi, Mom!

1970

Director, Screenplay, Story

6.3
Directing Writing

Vietnam vet Jon Rubin returns to New York and rents a rundown flat in Greenwich Village. It is in this flat that he begins to film, 'Peeping Tom' styl...

Dionysus in '69

Dionysus in '69

1970

Director, Cinematography, Editor

6.1
Directing

Filmed stageplay based on the ancient greek play The Bacchae written by Euripides. This play is performed by members of The Performance Group, an NYC ...

The Wedding Party

The Wedding Party

1969

Writer, Director, Producer

4.4
Writing Directing Producing

Young Charlie begins to develop a case of cold feet as his upcoming wedding looms nearer. Desperate to throw the wedding plans off the track, Charlie ...

To Bridge This Gap

To Bridge This Gap

1969

Director

Directing

This documentary highlights the state-sponsored discrimination faced by African Americans in the 1960s and the relentless work by Legal Defence Fund's...

Greetings

Greetings

1968

as Man smoking in front of draft office (uncredited)

5.6
Acting

Three friends in New York City discuss how to dodge the draft and Vietnam, JFK's assassination, voyeurism, computer dating, and everything else.

Greetings

Greetings

1968

Director, Writer, Editor

5.6
Directing Writing

Three friends in New York City discuss how to dodge the draft and Vietnam, JFK's assassination, voyeurism, computer dating, and everything else.

Murder à la Mod

Murder à la Mod

1968

Director, Writer, Editor

4.6
Directing Writing

Naive young Karen wants to help her struggling amateur filmmaker boyfriend Christopher raise enough money so he can divorce his wife. Meanwhile, jolly...

Show Me a Strong Town and I'll Show You a Strong Bank

1966

Director

Directing

A documentary short film directed by Brian De Palma.

The Responsive Eye

1965

Cinematography, Editor, Director

5.3
Directing

Before Brian De Palma became a narrative film maker he made documentaries. Among them is The Responsive Eye, which chronicles the Museum of Modern Art...

Jennifer

1964

Director

Directing

A short directed by Brian de Palma.

Woton's Wake

Woton's Wake

1963

Director, Writer

6.1
Directing Writing

Woton Wretchichevsky has a disfigured face, dresses in a cloak and mask, and stalks couples to burn them with a blowtorch. He is also a sculptor of st...

660124: The Story of an IBM Card

660124: The Story of an IBM Card

1961

Director

Directing

Known as a 5081 what was its role in the industry?

Icarus

Icarus

1960

Director

Directing

A story about the god Pan arriving in New York that pokes fun at the very programmed dimension of modern life.

Brian De Palma par Brian De Palma Leçon de cinéma

Brian De Palma par Brian De Palma Leçon de cinéma

N/A

as Brian De Palma

Acting

Lights Out

N/A

Director

Directing

The story follows a blind Chinese girl who gets caught in a plot to expose a top-secret assassination program.

Sweet Vengeance

N/A

Writer, Director

Writing Directing

Plot unknown. Reportedly a murder mystery inspired by two real-life murders.

Catch and Kill

N/A

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

Described as a horror film set in Hollywood and featuring a predatory movie mogul. Further details TBA.

Stalkings

N/A

Director

Directing

TBA. Casting in progress.