John Irvin

Birthday: May 7, 1940

Bio: An assistant editor in British films, Irvin began making documentaries in the '70s, and in 1980 helmed his first feature, the Frederick Forsyth adaptation The Dogs of War. A sturdy if impersonal craftsman, Irvin also helmed Fred Astaire's final film, the horror tale Ghost Story; the romantic comedy Turtle Diary, scripted by Harold Pinter; and the Vietnam War drama… More Bio: An assistant editor in British films, Irvin began making documentaries in the '70s, and in 1980 helmed his first feature, the Frederick Forsyth adaptation The Dogs of War. A sturdy if impersonal craftsman, Irvin also helmed Fred Astaire's final film, the horror tale Ghost Story; the romantic comedy Turtle Diary, scripted by Harold Pinter; and the Vietnam War drama Hamburger Hill. ~ Rovi

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Hamburger Hill

Turtle Diary

Widows' Peak

The Dogs of War

Filmography

Hemingway's Garden of Eden (2010)
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- 4%
The Moon and the Stars (2007)
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The Fine Art of Love: Mine Ha-Ha (2005)
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Dot Kill (2005)
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Dot.Kill (2005)
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The Boys and Girl From County Clare (2003)
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- 46%
The Fourth Angel (The 4th Angel) (2001)
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Shiner (2000)
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- 46%
Noah's Ark (1999)
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When Trumpets Fade (1998)
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City of Industry (1997)
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- 38%
Champions (1996)
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Crazy Horse (1996)
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A Month by the Lake (1995)
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- 71%
Freefall (Firefall) (1994)
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Widows' Peak (1994)
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- 100%
Robin Hood (1991)
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Eminent Domain (1991)
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Next of Kin (1989)
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- 50%
Hamburger Hill (1987)
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- 100%
Raw Deal (1986)
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- 25%
Turtle Diary (1985)
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- 100%
Champions (1984)
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Moment in Time (1984)
- Actor
Ghost Story (1981)
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- 36%
The Dogs of War (1981)
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- 75%
Hard Times (1977)
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Haunted the Ferryman (1974)
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See all 28 films

John Irvin Videos
                        
Hemingway's Garden Of Eden2 minutes 14 seconds

Next Of Kin1 minutes 28 seconds

Dot.kill1 minutes 7 seconds

When Trumpets Fade2 minutes 31 seconds

The Boys And Girl From County Clare2 minutes 40 seconds

Noah's Ark1 minutes 37 seconds

Champions2 minutes 49 seconds

City Of Industry1 minutes 38 seconds

Freefall2 minutes 50 seconds

Widows' Peak2 minutes 47 seconds

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