Austrian-born film director who became a major figure in classic Hollywood, known for precise staging and films such as High Noon and From Here to Eternity.

Born in Austria (then Austria-Hungary), emigrated to the United States and worked in Hollywood; associated with classic mid-20th-century American cinema and films frequently noted for formal rigor and moral themes.

DeBaser reviews praise Zinnemann's technical precision and staging in From Here to Eternity and High Noon. Critics highlight modernity of direction and powerful set pieces. One reviewer objects to perceived pro-USA messaging despite admiring the craft.

For:cinephiles, students of film history, fans of classic Hollywood and westerns

 FROM HERE TO ETERNITY!

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 Sometimes classic greats deserve to be dusted off, especially in this era where cinema is giving way to music video ugliness, stuffed with botox and computers, all for the modest sum of 170 million dollars.

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