- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- February 21, 1925
- Place of Birth
- Fresno, California, United States
- Died
- December 28, 1984
Sam Peckinpah
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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 be…
Filmography
moviePassion & Poetry: Getaway in Texas
2025 · Self (archive footage)
moviePassion & Poetry: Sam's Final Cut
2022 · Self
movieStraw Dogs
2011 · Original Film Writer
moviePassion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War
2011 · In Memory Of
movieFilmmakers in Action
2006 · Self (archive footage)
movieSam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
2004 · Self (archive footage)
movieEasy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
2003 · Self
movieThe Osterman Weekend
1983 · Maxwell Danforth's Aide (uncredited), Director
movieA Tied Blasé
1981 · Self
movieThe Visitor
1979 · Dr. Sam Collins
movieChina 9, Liberty 37
1978 · Wilbur Olsen
movieConvoy
1978 · News Crew Director (uncredited)
movieCross of Iron
1977 · Director
movieThe Killer Elite
1975 · Director
tvDinah!
1974 · Self
movieBring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
1974 · Screenplay, Director, Story, Songs
moviePat Garrett & Billy the Kid
1973 · Will (uncredited), Director
movieThe Getaway
1972 · Director
movieJunior Bonner
1972 · Man in Palace Bar (uncredited), Director
movieOn Location: Dustin Hoffman
1971 · Self
movieStraw Dogs
1971 · Screenplay, Director
Film '72
tvFilm '72
1971 · Self
movieThe Ballad of Cable Hogue
1970 · Producer, Director
movieThe Wild Bunch
1969 · Director, Screenplay
movieVilla Rides
1968 · Screenplay
movieNoon Wine
1966 · Director, Screenplay
tvABC Stage 67
1966 · Writer, Director
movieThe Glory Guys
1965 · Writer
movieMajor Dundee
1965 · Director, Screenplay
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
tvBob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963 · Director
movieThe Losers
1963 · Story, Producer, Director
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
movieRide the High Country
1962 · Director, Additional Writing
tvThe Dick Powell Show
1961 · Director
movieThe Deadly Companions
1961 · Director
movieOne-Eyed Jacks
1961 · Additional Writing
tvRoute 66
1960 · Writer, Director
tvThe Westerner
1960 · Writer, Director, Creator
tvThe Rifleman
1958 · Writer, Director, Creator
Tom Tit Tot
movieTom Tit Tot
1958 · Director, Writer
tvHave Gun, Will Travel
1957 · Writer
tvDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956 · Director
Broken Arrow
tvBroken Arrow
1956 · Writer, Director
movieInvasion of the Body Snatchers
1956 · Charlie the Meter Reader
tvThe 20th Century Fox Hour
1955 · Writer
tvGunsmoke
1955 · Writer, Director, Screenplay
movieWichita
1955 · Bank Teller (uncredited)
movieAn Annapolis Story
1955 · Pilot (uncredited)
movieDial Red O
1955 · Cook in Diner (uncredited)
moviePrivate Hell 36
1954 · Dialogue
moviePortrait of a Madonna
1952 · Writer, Director