WRITER · FROM PARIS, U.S.
James Bridges
1936–199323 credits since 1951
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ABOUT JAMES
James Bridges (February 3, 1936 – June 6, 1993) was an American screenwriter, film director, producer, and actor. He was a two-time Oscar nominee: once for Best Original Screenplay for The China Syndrome and once for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Paper Chase.
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Born3 February 1936
Died6 June 1993
BirthplaceParis, U.S.
Known forWriting
On Cineora16 of 23 titles
Known for
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IMDb rating of each title they made on Cineora, by year.
- Titles on Cineora
- 16
- Average IMDb
- 6.6
- Highest rated
- The Alfred Hitchcock HourIMDb 8.5
- Working since
- 1951
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Filmography
The 1990s
1 title · IMDb 6.5 on averageMovieScreenplay
The 1980s
5 titles · IMDb 5.7 on averageMovieDirector
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The 1970s
8 titles · IMDb 7.0 on averageMovieDirector · Writer
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The 1960s
2 titles · IMDb 7.4 on averageMovieScreenplay
SeriesWriter · 16 episodes
Often works with
The people who keep turning up in James’s titles.
Gordon WillisCinematographer · Bright Lights, Big City, The Paper Chase and 2 more
John HousemanBright Lights, Big City, The Paper Chase and 1 more
John TravoltaUrban Cowboy and Perfect
Michael DouglasThe China Syndrome and When Michael Calls
Debra WingerUrban Cowboy and Mike's Murder
Brooke AldersonUrban Cowboy and Mike's Murder
Reynaldo VillalobosCinematographer · Urban Cowboy and Mike's Murder
Aaron LathamWriter · Urban Cowboy and Perfect