Huston, John 1906-1987
Overview
| Works: | 1,283 works in 5,386 publications in 10 languages and 85,769 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Film noir Detective and mystery films Action and adventure films History Animated films Fantasy films War films Biography |
| Roles: | Director, Author of screenplay, Actor, Author, Narrator, Restager , Scenarist, ard, Performer, Commentator, Film editor, Other, Adapter, fmd, Producer, Dedicatee, Scribe, Contributor, pmn, Interviewee, Editor, Author of introduction, Conductor, Bibliographic antecedent, Author of dialog, Creator, win, wpr, fmk, fmp, Honoree |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
John Huston
- The making of The African Queen, or, How I went to Africa with Bogart, Bacall, and Huston and almost lost my mind by Katharine Hepburn( Book )
- Five came back : a story of Hollywood and the Second World War by Mark Harris( Book )
- An open book by John Huston( Book )
- The Hustons by Lawrence Grobel( Book )
- John Huston : courage and art by Jeffrey Meyers( Book )
- John Huston's filmmaking by Lesley Brill( Book )
- Love child : a memoir of family lost and found by Allegra Huston( Book )
- John Huston : essays on a restless director( )
- John Huston as adaptor by Douglas McFarland( )
- John Huston, maker of magic by Stuart M Kaminsky( Book )
- A death in San Pietro : the untold story of Ernie Pyle, John Huston, and the fight for Purple Heart Valley by Tim Brady( )
- John Huston by Axel Madsen( Book )
- Dangerous friends : at large with Hemingway and Huston in the fifties by Peter Viertel( Book )
- The cinema of John Huston by Gerald Pratley( Book )
- Reflections in a male eye : John Huston and the American experience( Book )
- John Huston by Scott Hammen( Book )
- The Maltese falcon : John Huston, director by William Luhr( Book )
- John Huston : interviews by John Huston( Book )
- Encounters with filmmakers : eight career studies by Jon Tuska( Book )
- John Huston, king rebel by William F Nolan( Book )
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Most widely held works by
John Huston
The Maltese falcon by
John Huston(
Visual
)
231 editions published between 1941 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,963 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the death of his partner, San Francisco private eye Sam Spade is dragged into a quest for a priceless statuette. He encounters a gallery of high-living lowlifes who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the jewel-encrusted falcon
231 editions published between 1941 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,963 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the death of his partner, San Francisco private eye Sam Spade is dragged into a quest for a priceless statuette. He encounters a gallery of high-living lowlifes who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the jewel-encrusted falcon
The African Queen by
John Huston(
Visual
)
207 editions published between 1951 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 3,602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At the start of World War I, German imperial troops burn down a mission in Africa. The mission's reverend was so overtaken with disappointment that he passes away. Shortly after his well-educated, snooty sister Rose buries her brother, she must leave on the only available transport, the 'African Queen' steamboat. The boat is manned by the ill-mannered bachelor, Charlie. Together they embark on a long difficult journey, without any comfort. Rose grows determined to assist in the British war effort and presses Charlie until he finally agrees and together they steam up the Ulana encountering an enemy fort, raging rapids, bloodthirsty parasites and endlessly branching steam which always seem to lead them to what appear to be impenetrable swamps. Despite their opposing personalities, the two grow closer to each other and ultimately carry out their plan to take out a German warship
207 editions published between 1951 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 3,602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At the start of World War I, German imperial troops burn down a mission in Africa. The mission's reverend was so overtaken with disappointment that he passes away. Shortly after his well-educated, snooty sister Rose buries her brother, she must leave on the only available transport, the 'African Queen' steamboat. The boat is manned by the ill-mannered bachelor, Charlie. Together they embark on a long difficult journey, without any comfort. Rose grows determined to assist in the British war effort and presses Charlie until he finally agrees and together they steam up the Ulana encountering an enemy fort, raging rapids, bloodthirsty parasites and endlessly branching steam which always seem to lead them to what appear to be impenetrable swamps. Despite their opposing personalities, the two grow closer to each other and ultimately carry out their plan to take out a German warship
Chinatown by
Roman Polanski(
Visual
)
74 editions published between 1974 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 3,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-war Southern California is hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair. Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together for one, unforgettable night in Chinatown
74 editions published between 1974 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 3,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-war Southern California is hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair. Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together for one, unforgettable night in Chinatown
The treasure of the Sierra Madre by
John Huston(
Visual
)
98 editions published between 1947 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 2,823 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two down-and-out Americans in Mexico meet a grizzled old prospector who piques their interest with stories of his gold-hunting experiences. The Americans gather a stake and set off with the old prospector in search of fortune
98 editions published between 1947 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 2,823 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two down-and-out Americans in Mexico meet a grizzled old prospector who piques their interest with stories of his gold-hunting experiences. The Americans gather a stake and set off with the old prospector in search of fortune
The black cauldron by
Walt Disney(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 1985 and 2011 in English and held by 2,265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a race against the evil Horned Toad, Taran must be the first to find the Black Cauldron, which the Horned Toad could use to destroy the world
27 editions published between 1985 and 2011 in English and held by 2,265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a race against the evil Horned Toad, Taran must be the first to find the Black Cauldron, which the Horned Toad could use to destroy the world
Key Largo by
John Huston(
Visual
)
104 editions published between 1948 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A disillusioned returning World War II veteran has lost the will to fight ... until he arrives at a rundown hotel in Key Largo. There a mobster holes up against a raging storm, holding the veteran, the hotel owner and the owner's widowed daughter-in-law at gunpoint
104 editions published between 1948 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A disillusioned returning World War II veteran has lost the will to fight ... until he arrives at a rundown hotel in Key Largo. There a mobster holes up against a raging storm, holding the veteran, the hotel owner and the owner's widowed daughter-in-law at gunpoint
The hobbit by
J. R. R Tolkien(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,826 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A long time ago, in Middle Earth, humans shared their days with elves, wizards, goblins, dragons, heroes ... and hobbits. Just minding his own business, Bilbo has a guest, Gandolf, drop in on him. Soon, one by one a whole group of dwarves drop in and Bilbo finds himself joining the quest to reclaim their kingdom from an evil dragon
28 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,826 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A long time ago, in Middle Earth, humans shared their days with elves, wizards, goblins, dragons, heroes ... and hobbits. Just minding his own business, Bilbo has a guest, Gandolf, drop in on him. Soon, one by one a whole group of dwarves drop in and Bilbo finds himself joining the quest to reclaim their kingdom from an evil dragon
The man who would be king by
John Huston(
Visual
)
81 editions published between 1975 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,825 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two 19th century British adventures travel to Kafiristan, a remote part of Afghanistan, in hopes of amassing immense personal wealth
81 editions published between 1975 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,825 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two 19th century British adventures travel to Kafiristan, a remote part of Afghanistan, in hopes of amassing immense personal wealth
Annie by
John Huston(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1982 and 2014 in English and held by 1,814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the comic strip character Little Orphan Annie, who is adopted by billionaire "Daddy" Warbucks
25 editions published between 1982 and 2014 in English and held by 1,814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the comic strip character Little Orphan Annie, who is adopted by billionaire "Daddy" Warbucks
The red badge of courage by
Stephen Crane(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 1951 and 2013 in English and held by 1,778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Movie version of Stephen Crane's novel: the story of Henry Fleming and his initiation into manhood as a Union Army recruit during the Civil War
42 editions published between 1951 and 2013 in English and held by 1,778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Movie version of Stephen Crane's novel: the story of Henry Fleming and his initiation into manhood as a Union Army recruit during the Civil War
The misfits by
John Huston(
Visual
)
90 editions published between 1961 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 1,545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Following her divorce, a lonely young woman (Monroe) befriends a couple of down-on-their-luck cowboys (Gable, Wallach). Both men desire her, but she longs for Gable, who represents for her the freedom she's never had
90 editions published between 1961 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 1,545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Following her divorce, a lonely young woman (Monroe) befriends a couple of down-on-their-luck cowboys (Gable, Wallach). Both men desire her, but she longs for Gable, who represents for her the freedom she's never had
Herman Melville's Moby Dick(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1956 and 2016 in English and German and held by 1,544 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Consumed by an insane rage, Captain Ahab has but one purpose in life -- revenge on the great white whale who maimed and disfigured him
15 editions published between 1956 and 2016 in English and German and held by 1,544 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Consumed by an insane rage, Captain Ahab has but one purpose in life -- revenge on the great white whale who maimed and disfigured him
Annie by
Charles Strouse(
Visual
)
83 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,428 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lavish musical production of the story about comic strip character Little Orphan Annie who is adopted by billionaire "Daddy" Warbucks
83 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,428 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lavish musical production of the story about comic strip character Little Orphan Annie who is adopted by billionaire "Daddy" Warbucks
The asphalt jungle by
John Huston(
Visual
)
63 editions published between 1950 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aging criminal is released from prison and decides to assemble the old gang to go on one last heist
63 editions published between 1950 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aging criminal is released from prison and decides to assemble the old gang to go on one last heist
The night of the iguana by
John Huston(
Visual
)
47 editions published between 1963 and 2008 in 6 languages and held by 1,248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A defrocked, alcoholic, and emotionally-troubled minister struggles with his desire for earthly pleasures as a tour guide in Mexico. Shepherding a busload of school teachers and one libidinous 18-year old girl, he becomes entangled with the teen, suffers a nervous breakdown when discovered, and strands the group at the remote and rundown seaside hotel of his old friend Maxine. As his emotional state continues to unravel, and the group's problems increase, the hotel is joined by a travelling artist and her aged poet father, with their own secret troubles
47 editions published between 1963 and 2008 in 6 languages and held by 1,248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A defrocked, alcoholic, and emotionally-troubled minister struggles with his desire for earthly pleasures as a tour guide in Mexico. Shepherding a busload of school teachers and one libidinous 18-year old girl, he becomes entangled with the teen, suffers a nervous breakdown when discovered, and strands the group at the remote and rundown seaside hotel of his old friend Maxine. As his emotional state continues to unravel, and the group's problems increase, the hotel is joined by a travelling artist and her aged poet father, with their own secret troubles
The dead by
John Huston(
Visual
)
76 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,232 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gabriel and Gretta Conroy are enjoying a holiday party when Gretta begins to have poignant memories of a former lover who is deceased. Gabriel begins to see his life in an entirely new light with the shattering revelation of Gretta's secret past
76 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,232 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gabriel and Gretta Conroy are enjoying a holiday party when Gretta begins to have poignant memories of a former lover who is deceased. Gabriel begins to see his life in an entirely new light with the shattering revelation of Gretta's secret past
Prizzi's honor by
John Huston(
Visual
)
51 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Prizzi family's principal hit man, Charley (Nicholson) is about to discover that he and his new bride (Turner) share more than just body heat: they're both cold-blooded assassins, and their next job is to ice each other!"--Container
51 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Prizzi family's principal hit man, Charley (Nicholson) is about to discover that he and his new bride (Turner) share more than just body heat: they're both cold-blooded assassins, and their next job is to ice each other!"--Container
The Maltese Falcon by
John Huston(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1941 and 2009 in English and Multiple languages and held by 1,109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In The Maltese falcon, Sam Spade is a partner in a private-eye firm who finds himself hounded by police when his partner is killed while tailing a man. The woman who asked his partner to follow the man turns out to be someone who is not what she says she is, and is really involved in something to do with the 'Maltese Falcon', a gold-encrusted life-sized statue of a falcon, the only one of its kind. In Satan met a lady, Sam Spade is now PI Ted Shane, pulled into the hunt for the jewel-filled Horn of Roland
15 editions published between 1941 and 2009 in English and Multiple languages and held by 1,109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In The Maltese falcon, Sam Spade is a partner in a private-eye firm who finds himself hounded by police when his partner is killed while tailing a man. The woman who asked his partner to follow the man turns out to be someone who is not what she says she is, and is really involved in something to do with the 'Maltese Falcon', a gold-encrusted life-sized statue of a falcon, the only one of its kind. In Satan met a lady, Sam Spade is now PI Ted Shane, pulled into the hunt for the jewel-filled Horn of Roland
Casino Royale by
John Huston(
Visual
)
78 editions published between 1966 and 2012 in 8 languages and held by 1,029 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sir James Bond is persuaded to rejoin Her Majesty's secret service and head an operation to smash SMERSH
78 editions published between 1966 and 2012 in 8 languages and held by 1,029 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sir James Bond is persuaded to rejoin Her Majesty's secret service and head an operation to smash SMERSH
The Bible : in the beginning by
John Huston(
Visual
)
52 editions published between 1966 and 2014 in English and Portuguese and held by 990 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dramatization of the the first 22 chaptes of Genesis. Highlights include the awesome wonder of Creation, the story of Noah and the story of the Tower of Babel
52 editions published between 1966 and 2014 in English and Portuguese and held by 990 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dramatization of the the first 22 chaptes of Genesis. Highlights include the awesome wonder of Creation, the story of Noah and the story of the Tower of Babel
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Related Identities
- Bogart, Humphrey 1899-1957 Other Performer Artist Author Contributor Actor Costume designer
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967) Producer Distributor
- Turner Entertainment Co Producer
- Lorre, Peter Other Costume designer Performer Contributor Actor
- MacLane, Barton 1902-1969 Performer Actor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Publisher Producer
- Bacall, Lauren 1924-2014 Other Performer Actor
- Astor, Mary 1906-1987 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Hepburn, Katharine 1907-2003 Other Performer Actor
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Africa African Queen (Motion picture) American Civil War (1861-1865) Americans Bacall, Lauren, Bachelors Bogart, Humphrey, California--Los Angeles California--Los Angeles--Chinatown California--San Francisco Families Florida--Key Largo Gangsters Hammett, Dashiell, Hepburn, Katharine, Husband and wife Huston, John, Incest Industrialists Little Orphan Annie (Fictitious character) Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Mexico Mexico--Sierra Madre Middle Earth (Imaginary place) Military campaigns Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture industry Motion picture producers and directors Motion pictures Motion pictures--Production and direction Murder Orphanages Orphans Poor girls Private investigators Prospecting Prydain (Imaginary place) Spade, Sam (Fictitious character) Steamboats Steamboats--Passenger accommodation Travel Traven, B United States Veterans War and motion pictures Warships Water rights World War (1914-1918) World War (1939-1945)
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Houston , John
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Huston, Jhon 1906-1987
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Huston, John 1906-1987
Huston John Marcellus
Huston, John Marcellus 1906-1987
John Huston
John Huston American film director, screenwriter and actor
John Huston americký režisér, scenárista a herec
John Huston Amerikaans acteur
John Huston amerikai rendező, forgatókönyvíró és színész
John Huston cineasta estadounidense
John Huston pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
John Huston réalisateur et acteur américain
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John Huston US-amerikanischer Filmregisseur, Drehbuchautor und Schauspieler
Τζον Χιούστον
Джон Г'юстон
Джон Х'юстан
Джон Хюстън
Хастон Джон
Хьюстон Джон
Џон Хјустон
Ջոն Հյուսթոն
ג'ון יוסטון
ג'ון יוסטון במאי קולנוע אמריקאי
جان هیوستون تهیهکننده، فیلمنامهنویس، بازیگر، و کارگردان آمریکایی
جون هيوستن
جون هيوستون، 1906-1987
জন হিউস্টন
ਜੌਨ ਹਿਊਸਟਨ
จอห์น ฮัสตัน
ჯონ ჰიუსტონი
존 휴스턴
휴스턴, 존 1906-1987
ジョン・ヒューストン
ヒューストン, ジョン
约翰·休斯顿
Languages
English
(1,374)
Spanish (77)
French (59)
German (38)
Multiple languages (25)
Italian (13)
Japanese (2)
Portuguese (2)
Chinese (1)
Greek, Modern (1)
Spanish (77)
French (59)
German (38)
Multiple languages (25)
Italian (13)
Japanese (2)
Portuguese (2)
Chinese (1)
Greek, Modern (1)