John Badham
John Badham
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Full Name and Common Aliases
John Douglas Badham is a British film director, producer, and screenwriter.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on March 28, 1939. No information available regarding his passing date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
British film director, producer, and screenwriter.
Early Life and Background
Badham was born in New York City to a British family but grew up in the United Kingdom. His father, John Douglas Badham Sr., worked as an engineer for Shell Oil. Badham's early interest in filmmaking began during his teenage years when he started making short films using 16mm cameras.
Major Accomplishments
Badham has directed numerous films and television series throughout his career. Some of his notable works include _The Rockford Files_, _Saturday Night at the Mill_, and _WarGames_. His most famous film is Stakeout (1987), which became a commercial success and helped establish him as a prominent director.
Notable Works or Actions
Badham has directed over 25 films and television series. In addition to directing, he has also worked extensively in production and screenwriting. His work spans various genres, including drama, comedy, and action. One of his most notable contributions is the iconic film WarGames (1983), which explores the consequences of artificial intelligence.
Impact and Legacy
Badham's work has had a lasting impact on the film industry. He is widely recognized for pushing boundaries in storytelling, especially during the 1970s and 1980s. His ability to balance commercial appeal with artistic integrity made him a sought-after director. Badham has also been credited with inspiring other filmmakers through his dedication to innovative storytelling.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Badham's influence on modern filmmaking is undeniable, making him widely quoted and remembered in the industry. His ability to blend entertainment value with thought-provoking themes continues to inspire new generations of filmmakers.
Quotes by John Badham
The personality problem is so tough when you’re not able to pay people. It’s bad enough when you can pay people, but, when you have people working for free, often their motivation is diminished considerably.
One thing I was thinking about the other day was you can’t even conceive of the kinds of things you can do in movies today. The idea that you could draw, in a computer, dinosaurs and have them running around was totally impossible.
Phillip Harrison was the production designer, though, I think he’s uncredited. He’s done most of my films like Blue Thunder. Lots and lots over the years.
Nobody wants another computer hacker movie, unless it’s something amazingly different.
The personality problem is so tough when you're not able to pay people. It's bad enough when you can pay people, but, when you have people working for free, often their motivation is diminished considerably.
Monofilament is what you use to go fishing. The line on your fishing rod is probably going to be black. You get to the end of the line and you tie on this clear plastic, thin thread called monofilament.
Phillip Harrison was the production designer, though, I think he's uncredited. He's done most of my films like Blue Thunder. Lots and lots over the years.
One thing I was thinking about the other day was you can't even conceive of the kinds of things you can do in movies today. The idea that you could draw, in a computer, dinosaurs and have them running around was totally impossible.