American film director known for large-scale, actor-driven films including Planet of the Apes, Patton (Academy Award for Best Director), Papillon, and The Boys From Brazil.

Won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970). Directed Planet of the Apes (1968), Papillon (1973), The Boys From Brazil (1978).

DeBaser reviews praise Schaffner's command of drama and large-scale storytelling. Papillon is celebrated for performances by Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman. The Boys From Brazil is noted for its conceptual boldness and engagement with dark historical themes.

For:Fans of classic and 1970s cinema, readers interested in historical and science-fiction films.

 The film is exciting, especially on the conceptual level, and the 'classical' acting of the performers perhaps makes it distant from the typical patterns of today's science fiction cinema, but the story is in itself undeniable and is enough alone to support the entire film.

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 -"Yours is the most terrible crime a human being can commit. I accuse you of a wasted life!"

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 whispering with the last remaining strength: "bastards, I’m still alive,"

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