- David Samuel "Sam" Peckinpah was an American film director and screenwriter who achieved prominence following the release of the Western epic The Wild Bunch
| Born: | 21 February 1925 Comment | | When did Sam Peckinpah die? / Died | 28 December 1984 | | How many years did Sam Peckinpah live? / Lived | 59 years | | Zodiac sign: | Pisces |
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Sam Peckinpah facts
- He was known for the visually 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, affected 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
- Some of his films, including Straw Dogs (1971), Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974), remain controversial
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