Brian De Palma
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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 content, but has also been championed by American critics such as Roger Ebert and Pauline Kael.
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Scarface (1983)
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Mission: Impossible (1996)
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The Untouchables (1987)
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Carlito's Way (1993)
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Carrie (1976)
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Snake Eyes (1998)
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Femme Fatale (2002)
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Blow Out (1981)
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Body Double (1984)
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Dressed to Kill (1980)
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Obsession (1976)
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The Black Dahlia (2006)
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Mission to Mars (2000)
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Casualties of War (1989)
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The Fury (1978)
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Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
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The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
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Raising Cain (1992)
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Passion (2013)
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Hi, Mom! (1970)
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Wise Guys (1986)
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Sisters (1973)
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Redacted (2007)
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Domino (2019)
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Home Movies (1980)
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The Wedding Party (1969)
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Greetings (1968)
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Murder à la Mod (1968)
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Get to Know Your Rabbit (1972)
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Dionysus in '69 (1970)
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Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000 (2001)
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Jennifer (1964)
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Woton's Wake (1963)
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Sweet Vengeance (—)
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The Responsive Eye (1965)
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To Bridge This Gap (1969)
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Catch and Kill (—)
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Stalkings (—)
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Icarus (1960)
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Show Me a Strong Town and I'll Show You a Strong Bank (1966)
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660124: The Story of an IBM Card (1961)
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