Guillermin, John 1925-
Overview
| Works: | 197 works in 565 publications in 7 languages and 5,637 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Fiction Disaster films Detective and mystery films Action and adventure films Film remakes Monster films Blaxploitation films Gangster films |
| Roles: | Director, Author, Author of screenplay, Performer, Film editor, Producer, Editor |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
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Most widely held works by
John Guillermin
The towering inferno by
John Guillermin(
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48 editions published between 1974 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 1,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On the night of the dedication ceremony of the world's tallest skyscraper, a raging blaze breaks out, threatening the party-goers
48 editions published between 1974 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 1,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On the night of the dedication ceremony of the world's tallest skyscraper, a raging blaze breaks out, threatening the party-goers
Death on the Nile by
Agatha Christie(
Visual
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46 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set amidst the Egyptian landscape, Hercule Poirot must unravel the web of treachery and guilt woven by the murderer of a beautiful young heiress
46 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set amidst the Egyptian landscape, Hercule Poirot must unravel the web of treachery and guilt woven by the murderer of a beautiful young heiress
King Kong by
Merian C Cooper(
Visual
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60 editions published between 1976 and 2013 in 9 languages and held by 679 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fred Wilson, a big-shot oil magnate from Petrox Oil, sets off for new petroleum deposits on a recently discovered Pacific island. Stowing away on the ship is Jack Prescott, a free-spirited palaeontologist who warns that they are headed for Skull Island, a seemingly mythical land where prehistoric monsters are believed to still exist
60 editions published between 1976 and 2013 in 9 languages and held by 679 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fred Wilson, a big-shot oil magnate from Petrox Oil, sets off for new petroleum deposits on a recently discovered Pacific island. Stowing away on the ship is Jack Prescott, a free-spirited palaeontologist who warns that they are headed for Skull Island, a seemingly mythical land where prehistoric monsters are believed to still exist
The blue max(
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15 editions published between 1966 and 2014 in English and Italian and held by 626 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A low-born infantryman becomes a pilot during World War I, almost deliberately stepping on the sensibilities of his aristocratic comrades in the process. A national hero, he wins the Blue Max, the highest award that can be bestowed upon an aviator. His fame is exploited by a general, who tolerates the affair between the pilot and the general's wife. The canny general knows that, eventually, the pilot will become expendable, and a "heroic" death can be arranged
15 editions published between 1966 and 2014 in English and Italian and held by 626 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A low-born infantryman becomes a pilot during World War I, almost deliberately stepping on the sensibilities of his aristocratic comrades in the process. A national hero, he wins the Blue Max, the highest award that can be bestowed upon an aviator. His fame is exploited by a general, who tolerates the affair between the pilot and the general's wife. The canny general knows that, eventually, the pilot will become expendable, and a "heroic" death can be arranged
The Bridge at Remagen by
John Guillermin(
Visual
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13 editions published between 1969 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the true story of an astute American general and a high-ranking German officer, torn by the conflicting demands of his country and fellow countrymen, during the last days of World War II
13 editions published between 1969 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the true story of an astute American general and a high-ranking German officer, torn by the conflicting demands of his country and fellow countrymen, during the last days of World War II
Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile(
Visual
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 271 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set amidst the Egyptian landscape, Hercule Poirot must unravel the web of treachery and guilt woven by the murderer of a beautiful young heiress
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 271 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set amidst the Egyptian landscape, Hercule Poirot must unravel the web of treachery and guilt woven by the murderer of a beautiful young heiress
Shaft in Africa by
John Guillermin(
Visual
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21 editions published between 1972 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Detective John Shaft is persuaded by diplomats at the United Nations to track down a slave-trading operation. He travels undercover from Africa to France to catch a ring exploiting illegal immigrant labor. This is the third film in the Shaft series
21 editions published between 1972 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Detective John Shaft is persuaded by diplomats at the United Nations to track down a slave-trading operation. He travels undercover from Africa to France to catch a ring exploiting illegal immigrant labor. This is the third film in the Shaft series
Shaft by
John Singleton(
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shaft: John Shaft, a private investigator, is hired by a Harlem crime boss to find his kidnapped daughter. During his investigation, Shaft uncovers a Mafia plot to take over a chunk of the Black underworld's uptown territory
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shaft: John Shaft, a private investigator, is hired by a Harlem crime boss to find his kidnapped daughter. During his investigation, Shaft uncovers a Mafia plot to take over a chunk of the Black underworld's uptown territory
The tracker(
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4 editions published between 1988 and 2010 in English and held by 134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A legandary tracker and Indian fighter is coaxed out of retirement to hunt down a crazed killer and self-appointed "Avenging Angel."
4 editions published between 1988 and 2010 in English and held by 134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A legandary tracker and Indian fighter is coaxed out of retirement to hunt down a crazed killer and self-appointed "Avenging Angel."
Guns at Batasi(
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3 editions published between 2006 and 2012 in English and held by 116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dedicated British soldier is caught in the midst of a revolution in Africa. When he is ordered to relinquish command to the native militia, he defies the orders and arms himself and his followers with a cache of weapons. When Regimental Sergeant Major Lauderdale learns of this defiance, he springs into action with all the authority at his command, knowing full well that he's the only thing that stands between order and ... massacre!
3 editions published between 2006 and 2012 in English and held by 116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dedicated British soldier is caught in the midst of a revolution in Africa. When he is ordered to relinquish command to the native militia, he defies the orders and arms himself and his followers with a cache of weapons. When Regimental Sergeant Major Lauderdale learns of this defiance, he springs into action with all the authority at his command, knowing full well that he's the only thing that stands between order and ... massacre!
Sheena(
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4 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in English and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Orphaned in an African country, Sheena is raised by a noble tribe and taught to communicate telepathically with all creatures. She gets a first-hand lesson in love from a TV journalist who is on an assignment there and becomes involved in political intrigue and needs the help of Sheena to survive
4 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in English and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Orphaned in an African country, Sheena is raised by a noble tribe and taught to communicate telepathically with all creatures. She gets a first-hand lesson in love from a TV journalist who is on an assignment there and becomes involved in political intrigue and needs the help of Sheena to survive
Skyjacked(
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3 editions published between 1993 and 2007 in English and held by 89 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Minneapolis-bound commercial air flight is hijacked to Russia by a deranged war vet. All that stands between the terrified passengers and doom is the steely resolve of Captain Hank O'Hara
3 editions published between 1993 and 2007 in English and held by 89 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Minneapolis-bound commercial air flight is hijacked to Russia by a deranged war vet. All that stands between the terrified passengers and doom is the steely resolve of Captain Hank O'Hara
King Kong lives(
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6 editions published between 1987 and 2006 in English and held by 64 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten years after his perilous fall from the towering skyscraper, Kong is revived through the miracle of modern medicine and is brought together with Lady Kong
6 editions published between 1987 and 2006 in English and held by 64 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten years after his perilous fall from the towering skyscraper, Kong is revived through the miracle of modern medicine and is brought together with Lady Kong
Never let go(
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6 editions published between 1960 and 2012 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A salesman's search for his stolen car becomes an obsession that affects his family and threatens his life
6 editions published between 1960 and 2012 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A salesman's search for his stolen car becomes an obsession that affects his family and threatens his life
El Condor(
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13 editions published between 1985 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1860's Mexico, two escaped convicts who don't always agree let nothing stop their joint attempt to break into the Mexican national gold reserve fortress "El Condor."
13 editions published between 1985 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1860's Mexico, two escaped convicts who don't always agree let nothing stop their joint attempt to break into the Mexican national gold reserve fortress "El Condor."
Tarzan's greatest adventure(
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 41 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of diamond hunters are in Africa and kill a pair of villagers while stealing supplies for their excursion. With Tarzan on their trail, they won't get too far!
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 41 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of diamond hunters are in Africa and kill a pair of villagers while stealing supplies for their excursion. With Tarzan on their trail, they won't get too far!
Waltz of the toreadors(
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11 editions published between 1962 and 2007 in English and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peter Sellers stars as Leo Fitzjohn, a decorated general and prisoner of lust. His long-awaited rendezvous with sexy Ghislaine turns into a frolicking free-for-all when their love-making is hysterically interrupted by a lovesick lieutenant, a dysfunctional doctor, the General's nagging wife, and a team of drunken fox hunters
11 editions published between 1962 and 2007 in English and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peter Sellers stars as Leo Fitzjohn, a decorated general and prisoner of lust. His long-awaited rendezvous with sexy Ghislaine turns into a frolicking free-for-all when their love-making is hysterically interrupted by a lovesick lieutenant, a dysfunctional doctor, the General's nagging wife, and a team of drunken fox hunters
The towering inferno Volcano(
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Volcano: A raging volcano formed beneath the famed La Brea Tar Pits of Los Angeles begins to rain a storm of deadly fire bombs and white-hot lava upon the city
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Volcano: A raging volcano formed beneath the famed La Brea Tar Pits of Los Angeles begins to rain a storm of deadly fire bombs and white-hot lava upon the city
633 squadron Bridge at Remagen ; Devil's brigade(
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1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 28 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
633 squadron: An RAF squadron is assigned to fly Mosquito bombers into Norway to destroy the Nazis' rocket fuel plants. -- The bridge at Remagen: Based on the true story of an astute American general and a high-ranking German officer, torn by the conflicting demands of his country and fellow countrymen, during the last days of World War II. -- Devil's brigade: Based on the 1st Special Service Force of World War II. Misfit American GIs join efficient Canadian troops for commando tactics against the Nazis in Italy during World War II
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 28 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
633 squadron: An RAF squadron is assigned to fly Mosquito bombers into Norway to destroy the Nazis' rocket fuel plants. -- The bridge at Remagen: Based on the true story of an astute American general and a high-ranking German officer, torn by the conflicting demands of his country and fellow countrymen, during the last days of World War II. -- Devil's brigade: Based on the 1st Special Service Force of World War II. Misfit American GIs join efficient Canadian troops for commando tactics against the Nazis in Italy during World War II
4 film favorites(
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1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 18 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Omega Man: Biological war has decimated life on earth. Los Angeles is a windswept ghost town where Robert Neville tools his convertible through sunlit streets, foraging for supplies. And makes damn sure he gets undercover before sundown, when other 'inhabitants' emerge
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 18 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Omega Man: Biological war has decimated life on earth. Los Angeles is a windswept ghost town where Robert Neville tools his convertible through sunlit streets, foraging for supplies. And makes damn sure he gets undercover before sundown, when other 'inhabitants' emerge
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- Niven, David 1910-1983 Performer Actor

- MacCorkindale, Simon 1952-2010 Performer

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Actresses Africa African American private investigators Air pilots Apes Apes in motion pictures Architects Christie, Agatha, Civil war Criminal investigation Curiosities and wonders Electric contracting Europe Film adaptations Film sequels Fire extinction Foreign workers, African Germany Gorilla Gorilla--Behavior Great Britain.--Army Harper, David, Hijacking of aircraft Human-animal relationships Hunter, Jack D King Kong (Fictitious character) Military operations, Aerial Monsters in motion pictures Motion picture producers and directors Motion pictures--Production and direction Murder Murderers New York (State)--New York New York (State)--New York--Harlem New York (State)--New York--Manhattan Nile River Orphans Outlaws Parties Poirot, Hercule (Fictitious character) Rescues San Francisco (Calif.) Shaft, John (Fictitious character) Skyscrapers Telepathy Television journalists United States Veterans World War (1914-1918) World War (1939-1945)
Alternative Names
John Guillermin britischer Regisseur
John Guillermin Brits filmregisseur
John Guillermin regista e sceneggiatore britannico
Джон Гиллермин
جان گیلرمین تهیهکننده و کارگردان بریتانیایی
ジョン・ギラーミン
约翰吉勒明
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