Parker, Alan 1944-
Overview
| Works: | 201 works in 1,099 publications in 8 languages and 17,355 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Musical films Comedy films Biographical films Historical films Prison films Romantic comedy films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Detective and mystery films |
| Roles: | Director, Author of screenplay, Producer, Author, Composer, fmd, fmp, Librettist, Other, Conductor, Musician, Scenarist, Restager , Film editor, Performer, Interviewee, Instrumentalist, Interviewer, Conceptor, dir |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
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Most widely held works about
Alan Parker
- The Films of Alan Parker, 1976-2003 by David F Gonthier( Book )
- Hollywood's best film directors( Visual )
- Parker, Alan( )
- The men from the agency( Visual )
- A film diary by Alan Parker( Book )
- Alan Parker( Visual )
- The art and craft of movie making( Visual )
- The directors( Visual )
- Fame by Alan Parker( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Alan Parker
Evita by
Andrew Lloyd Webber(
Visual
)
49 editions published between 1995 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 2,018 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Eva Perón, who rose above childhood poverty and a scandalous past to achieve fortune and fame, as wife of Juan Peron, president of Argentina
49 editions published between 1995 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 2,018 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Eva Perón, who rose above childhood poverty and a scandalous past to achieve fortune and fame, as wife of Juan Peron, president of Argentina
Mississippi burning by
Alan Parker(
Visual
)
45 editions published between 1988 and 2015 in English and German and held by 1,522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in Mississippi in 1964, this is a fictionalized version of the case of the murder of three young civil rights workers, the FBI's attempts to find the missing boys and the clash between the authorities and the locals in a Klan-dominated town
45 editions published between 1988 and 2015 in English and German and held by 1,522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in Mississippi in 1964, this is a fictionalized version of the case of the murder of three young civil rights workers, the FBI's attempts to find the missing boys and the clash between the authorities and the locals in a Klan-dominated town
Angela's ashes by
Alan Parker(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1999 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Life in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for young Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family. Living by his wits, cheered by his irrepressible spirit, and sustained by his mother's fierce love, Frank embarks on an inspiring journey to overcome the poverty of his childhood and reach the land of his dreams: America
33 editions published between 1999 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Life in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for young Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family. Living by his wits, cheered by his irrepressible spirit, and sustained by his mother's fierce love, Frank embarks on an inspiring journey to overcome the poverty of his childhood and reach the land of his dreams: America
Midnight express by
Alan Parker(
Visual
)
68 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American citizen Billy Hayes is sentenced to four years in a brutal Turkish prison after being caught trying to smuggle hashish out of Istanbul. When his sentence is changed to life just days before his release, he has no choice but to try to escape
68 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American citizen Billy Hayes is sentenced to four years in a brutal Turkish prison after being caught trying to smuggle hashish out of Istanbul. When his sentence is changed to life just days before his release, he has no choice but to try to escape
What's eating Gilbert Grape? by
Lasse Hallström(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gilbert takes care of his family and works at the local grocery store in his rural town, and the responsibility is starting to get to him. He meets a girl passing through town and starts to re-examine his life
31 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gilbert takes care of his family and works at the local grocery store in his rural town, and the responsibility is starting to get to him. He meets a girl passing through town and starts to re-examine his life
Fame by
Alan Parker(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of various students at the High School of Performing Arts in New York. City. Dance sequences include an audition, classes, a ballet solo by Antonia Franceschi, and the ensemble numbers "Fame" and "I sing the body electric."
29 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of various students at the High School of Performing Arts in New York. City. Dance sequences include an audition, classes, a ballet solo by Antonia Franceschi, and the ensemble numbers "Fame" and "I sing the body electric."
The life of David Gale by
Alan Parker(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,205 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
David Gale era un miembro activo de Deathwatch, un grupo activista en contra de la pena de muerte. Constance era una activista compañera de Deathwatch. Cuando se encuentra a Constance violada y asesinada, Gale es condenado del crimen. Ahora Gale espera la ejecución, y con menos que una semana antes su cita con la inyección fatal, Gale consiente en decir su historia a Bitsy, una periodista presuntuosa de una revista de noticias mayor. Cuando ella discute los hechos del asesinato con Gale, se le ocurre que los detalles simplemente no suman. Pronto un desconocido misterioso empieza a pasarle disimuladamente a ella evidencia que sugiere que a Gale se han tendido una trampa
22 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,205 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
David Gale era un miembro activo de Deathwatch, un grupo activista en contra de la pena de muerte. Constance era una activista compañera de Deathwatch. Cuando se encuentra a Constance violada y asesinada, Gale es condenado del crimen. Ahora Gale espera la ejecución, y con menos que una semana antes su cita con la inyección fatal, Gale consiente en decir su historia a Bitsy, una periodista presuntuosa de una revista de noticias mayor. Cuando ella discute los hechos del asesinato con Gale, se le ocurre que los detalles simplemente no suman. Pronto un desconocido misterioso empieza a pasarle disimuladamente a ella evidencia que sugiere que a Gale se han tendido una trampa
Pink Floyd the wall by
Alan Parker(
Visual
)
93 editions published between 1979 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,085 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The story of the wall" is told simply with the music of Pink Floyd, images and natural effects. There is no conventional dialogue to progress the narrative. The story is about Pink, a rock and roll performer, who sits locked in a hotel room, somewhere in Los Angeles. Too many shows, too much dope, too much applause, a burned out case. On the TV, an all too familiar war film flickers on the screen. We shuffle time and place, reality and nightmare as we venture into Pink's painful memories, each one a "brick" in the wall he has gradually built around his feelings
93 editions published between 1979 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,085 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The story of the wall" is told simply with the music of Pink Floyd, images and natural effects. There is no conventional dialogue to progress the narrative. The story is about Pink, a rock and roll performer, who sits locked in a hotel room, somewhere in Los Angeles. Too many shows, too much dope, too much applause, a burned out case. On the TV, an all too familiar war film flickers on the screen. We shuffle time and place, reality and nightmare as we venture into Pink's painful memories, each one a "brick" in the wall he has gradually built around his feelings
Angel heart by
Alan Parker(
Visual
)
80 editions published between 1986 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 820 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A journey of violence and murder that canvasses the streets of Harlem, the jazz clubs of New Orleans, and voodoo rituals in the swamps of Louisiana
80 editions published between 1986 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 820 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A journey of violence and murder that canvasses the streets of Harlem, the jazz clubs of New Orleans, and voodoo rituals in the swamps of Louisiana
The Commitments by
Roddy Doyle(
Visual
)
44 editions published between 1991 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 820 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of a young rebel soul band from the Dublin ghetto, and their struggle to make it in the music business
44 editions published between 1991 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 820 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of a young rebel soul band from the Dublin ghetto, and their struggle to make it in the music business
Come see the paradise by
Alan Parker(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1990 and 2013 in English and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set against the background of a controversial period in American history, the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II, this is the love story of an Irish-American man and a beautiful Japanese-American woman
23 editions published between 1990 and 2013 in English and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set against the background of a controversial period in American history, the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II, this is the love story of an Irish-American man and a beautiful Japanese-American woman
The Commitments(
Visual
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3 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and German and held by 472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fueled by raw talent and driven by dreams of glory, a dozen dead-enders from Dublin's gritty North Side share a passion for soul music that takes their band on a wild rollercoaster ride from the streets to superstardom! Includes 4 hours of extras
3 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and German and held by 472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fueled by raw talent and driven by dreams of glory, a dozen dead-enders from Dublin's gritty North Side share a passion for soul music that takes their band on a wild rollercoaster ride from the streets to superstardom! Includes 4 hours of extras
Birdy by
Alan Parker(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1984 and 2017 in English and German and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"To escape an irrational world, Birdy (Modine), a Vietnam veteran, sits in an almost catatonic state in an Army hospital, where he has come to believe he is one of the feathered creatures of his boyhood dreams. In an effort to break Birdy's silence, his psychiatrist brings in Al Columbato (Cage), Birdy's loyal best friend of his youth. Al desperately tries to reach the disturbed Birdy and bring him back to reality. The answer may lie in their youth, where the eccentric Birdy first donned wings and the happy-go-lucky Al helped him to fly"--Container
24 editions published between 1984 and 2017 in English and German and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"To escape an irrational world, Birdy (Modine), a Vietnam veteran, sits in an almost catatonic state in an Army hospital, where he has come to believe he is one of the feathered creatures of his boyhood dreams. In an effort to break Birdy's silence, his psychiatrist brings in Al Columbato (Cage), Birdy's loyal best friend of his youth. Al desperately tries to reach the disturbed Birdy and bring him back to reality. The answer may lie in their youth, where the eccentric Birdy first donned wings and the happy-go-lucky Al helped him to fly"--Container
The sucker's kiss by
Alan Parker(
Book
)
23 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Accidentally stumbling into a pickpocket career during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Thomas Moran becomes a master thief and meets a host of colorful characters in search of the American dream
23 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Accidentally stumbling into a pickpocket career during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Thomas Moran becomes a master thief and meets a host of colorful characters in search of the American dream
The Road to Wellville by
T. Coraghessan Boyle(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in English and held by 325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about a young couple hoping to improve both their health and their marriage. To do so, they visit the spa/hospital founded and run by the inventor of corn flakes, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg. He may know his breakfast food, but some of his ideas about physical fitness are a little strange
12 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in English and held by 325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about a young couple hoping to improve both their health and their marriage. To do so, they visit the spa/hospital founded and run by the inventor of corn flakes, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg. He may know his breakfast food, but some of his ideas about physical fitness are a little strange
Bugsy Malone : the play by
Alan Parker(
Book
)
26 editions published between 1976 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 235 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In downtown New York, Fat Sam's gang and Dandy Dan's rival gangs are trying to take control over the speakeasy where Blousey Brown is performing. Based on the 1976 British musical gangster film
26 editions published between 1976 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 235 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In downtown New York, Fat Sam's gang and Dandy Dan's rival gangs are trying to take control over the speakeasy where Blousey Brown is performing. Based on the 1976 British musical gangster film
Bugsy Malone by
Alan Parker(
Visual
)
54 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A gangster musical set in 1929 New York City is performed by an all-child cast
54 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A gangster musical set in 1929 New York City is performed by an all-child cast
Shoot the moon(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1982 and 2007 in English and held by 220 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After fifteen years of marriage, an affluent couple divorce and take up with new partners
8 editions published between 1982 and 2007 in English and held by 220 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After fifteen years of marriage, an affluent couple divorce and take up with new partners
The making of Evita by
Alan Parker(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and held by 181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and held by 181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rosamunde Pilcher's Nancherrow(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is a bleak winter in 1947. Snow covers the grounds of the decaying Cornwall estate, Nancherrow. Food is scarce, the servants are gone and Diana Carey-Lewis is mourning the loss of her husband, the long-time master of the house. The massive family home now passes to their rebellious daughter, Loveday. Yet the cold, damp walls of Nancherrow hold many secrets and demand a high price for all who live in its foreboding shadow
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is a bleak winter in 1947. Snow covers the grounds of the decaying Cornwall estate, Nancherrow. Food is scarce, the servants are gone and Diana Carey-Lewis is mourning the loss of her husband, the long-time master of the house. The massive family home now passes to their rebellious daughter, Loveday. Yet the cold, damp walls of Nancherrow hold many secrets and demand a high price for all who live in its foreboding shadow
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Related Identities
- Hambling, Gerry Film editor
- Marshall, Alan 1938- Interviewee Producer
- Seresin, Michael Other Cinematographer Illustrator Videographer Photographer
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
- Perón, Eva 1919-1952
- Rice, Tim 1944- Other Author Lyricist Librettist
- Lloyd Webber, Andrew 1948- Author Composer
- Hollywood Pictures Home Video (Firm)
- Colesberry, Robert F. Producer
- Cinergi Pictures Entertainment Inc
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Ambition Argentina Bands (Music) Brothers Capital punishment Chaney, James Earl, Civil rights movements Civil rights workers Dancers Death row inmates Doyle, Roddy, Dysfunctional families Families Goodman, Andrew, Hashish Hayes, Billy High School of Performing Arts (New York, N.Y.) Ireland--Dublin Ireland--Limerick (City) Irish Americans Japanese Americans Judicial error Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) Lethal injection (Execution) Louisiana--New Orleans McCourt, Frank McCourt family Mississippi Murder New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn Performing arts Perón, Eva, Political activists Politics and government Presidents' spouses Prisons Race relations Rock musicians Schwerner, Michael Henry, Segregation Smuggling Soul music Teenagers Teenagers with mental disabilities Texas Turkey--Istanbul United States Violent crimes Vodou Women journalists
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Alternative Names
Alan Parker britischer Drehbuchautor, Autor und Regisseur
Alan Parker Brits filmregisseur
Alan Parker britský režisér
Alan Parker brytyjski reżyser i scenarzysta filmowy
Alan Parker compositeur de musiques de film et guitariste
Alan Parker Director y productor de cine británico
Alan Parker regista, sceneggiatore e produttore cinematografico britannico
Alanus Parker
Parker, Alan
Parker, Alan 1944-...
Parker, Alan 1944-... cinéaste
Parker, Alan Frederick.
Parker Alan William
Parker, Alan William 1944-
Parker, Alan William 1944 feb. 14-
Άλαν Πάρκερ
Алан Паркер
Алън Паркър
Паркер Алан
Ալան Փարքեր
אלן פארקר
آلان باركر
آلن پارکر فیلمنامهنویس، تهیهکننده، و کارگردان بریتانیایی
ਐਲਨ ਪਾਰਕਰ
ალან პარკერი
앨런 파커
アラン・パーカー
パーカー, アラン
亞倫·帕克
Languages
English
(602)
German (29)
French (18)
Spanish (12)
Multiple languages (6)
Danish (2)
Portuguese (1)
Esperanto (1)
German (29)
French (18)
Spanish (12)
Multiple languages (6)
Danish (2)
Portuguese (1)
Esperanto (1)