
Sam Peckinpah
Biography
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David Samuel "Sam" Peckinpah (February 21, 1925 – December 28, 1984) was an American filmmaker and screenwriter who achieved prominence following the release of the Western epic The Wild Bunch (1969). He was known for the innovative and explicit depiction of action and violence, as well as his revisionist approach to the Western genre.
Peckinpah's films generally deal with the conflict between values and ideals, and the corruption of violence in human society. He was given the nickname "Bloody Sam" owing to the violence in his films. His characters are often loners or losers who desire to be honorable, but are forced to compromise in order to survive in a world of nihilism and brutality.
Peckinpah's combative personality, marked by years of alcohol and drug abuse, has often overshadowed his professional legacy. Many of his films were noted for behind-the-scenes battles with producers and crew members, damaging his reputation and career during his lifetime. Many of his films, such as Straw Dogs (1971), Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974), remain controversial.
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Acting (15 movies)

Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1956

China 9, Liberty 37
1978

Dial Red O
1955

The Visitor
1979

Convoy
1978

An Annapolis Story
1955

Junior Bonner
1972

Passion & Poetry: Sam's Final Cut
2022

A Tied Blasé
1981

Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
1973

The Osterman Weekend
1983

Filmmakers in Action
2006

On Location: Dustin Hoffman
1971

Wichita
1955

Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
2004
Directing (18 movies)

Straw Dogs
1971

The Wild Bunch
1969

Cross of Iron
1977

The Getaway
1972

Junior Bonner
1972

Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
1973

The Ballad of Cable Hogue
1970

The Killer Elite
1975

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
1974

The Osterman Weekend
1983

Convoy
1978

Ride the High Country
1962

Major Dundee
1965

The Deadly Companions
1961

The Losers
1963

Noon Wine
1966
Tom Tit Tot
1958
Portrait of a Madonna
1952
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of a Madonna | 1952 | Writer |
| Tom Tit Tot | 1958 | Writer |
| The Losers | 1963 | Producer |
| Major Dundee | 1965 | Screenplay |
| The Glory Guys | 1965 | Writer |
| Noon Wine | 1966 | Screenplay |
| Villa Rides | 1968 | Screenplay |
| The Wild Bunch | 1969 | Screenplay |
| The Ballad of Cable Hogue | 1970 | Producer |
| Straw Dogs | 1971 | Screenplay |
| Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia | 1974 | Screenplay |