Badham, John 1939-
Overview
| Works: | 340 works in 1,334 publications in 7 languages and 14,494 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Film adaptations Musical films Science fiction films Action and adventure films Thrillers (Motion pictures) History Dance films Sports films |
| Roles: | Director, Author, Producer, fmd, Performer, Other, Actor, Contributor, Film editor, Restager , Interviewee |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
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Most widely held works about
John Badham
- The directors( Visual )
- John Badham : the director's director( Visual )
- The American Film Institute seminar with John Badham, held October 17,1979 by John Badham( Book )
- Directors Guild of America event( Visual )
- The films of John Badham( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
John Badham
Saturday night fever by
John Badham(
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176 editions published between 1977 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 2,731 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a Brooklyn store clerk who is a Saturday night disco king; he begins to question the narrowness of his perspective when he meets a girl who is shedding her origins for a more sophisticated life style
176 editions published between 1977 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 2,731 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a Brooklyn store clerk who is a Saturday night disco king; he begins to question the narrowness of his perspective when he meets a girl who is shedding her origins for a more sophisticated life style
Short circuit by
Brent Maddock(
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59 editions published between 1985 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a short circuit during an electrical storm, a military robot escapes and finds a home with a young woman
59 editions published between 1985 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a short circuit during an electrical storm, a military robot escapes and finds a home with a young woman
WarGames by
John Badham(
Visual
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88 editions published between 1982 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 1,506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young electronics wizard David Lightman unwittingly hooks into America's supersecret wargames computer and the world is suddenly threatened with nuclear annihilation
88 editions published between 1982 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 1,506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young electronics wizard David Lightman unwittingly hooks into America's supersecret wargames computer and the world is suddenly threatened with nuclear annihilation
Bird on a wire by
John Badham(
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37 editions published between 1990 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two people forced to surface from the Witness Protection Program are being chased by their old enemies
37 editions published between 1990 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two people forced to surface from the Witness Protection Program are being chased by their old enemies
Point of no return by
John Badham(
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25 editions published between 1990 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 583 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A convicted murderer agrees to serve as an assassin for a covert government agency
25 editions published between 1990 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 583 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A convicted murderer agrees to serve as an assassin for a covert government agency
Blue Thunder by
John Badham(
Visual
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44 editions published between 1982 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 525 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Chosen to test Blue Thunder, Frank Murphy is amazed by the capabilities of the high-speed, high-tech chopper. It can see through walls, record a whisper or level a city block. Distrusting the military mentality behind Blue Thunder, Murphy and his partner learn the remarkable craft is slated for use as the ultimate weapon in surveillance and crowd control. Jeopardized after being discovered by sinister Colonel Cochrane, Murphy files Blue Thunder against military aircraft in a spellbinding contest over Los Angeles."--Back of container
44 editions published between 1982 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 525 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Chosen to test Blue Thunder, Frank Murphy is amazed by the capabilities of the high-speed, high-tech chopper. It can see through walls, record a whisper or level a city block. Distrusting the military mentality behind Blue Thunder, Murphy and his partner learn the remarkable craft is slated for use as the ultimate weapon in surveillance and crowd control. Jeopardized after being discovered by sinister Colonel Cochrane, Murphy files Blue Thunder against military aircraft in a spellbinding contest over Los Angeles."--Back of container
Nick of time(
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33 editions published between 1984 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
No sooner does accountant Gene Watson arrive at L.A.'s Union Station with his six-year-old daughter than he's plunged into a nightmare. Two shadowy strangers separate Watson from his little girl, slap a gun into his hand and present a devil's bargain: kill a top government official before she leaves a nearby political rally ... or never again see his child
33 editions published between 1984 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
No sooner does accountant Gene Watson arrive at L.A.'s Union Station with his six-year-old daughter than he's plunged into a nightmare. Two shadowy strangers separate Watson from his little girl, slap a gun into his hand and present a devil's bargain: kill a top government official before she leaves a nearby political rally ... or never again see his child
The jack bull(
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16 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 485 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A feud becomes a war between a proud rancher and a wealthy, influential landowner in the Old West
16 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 485 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A feud becomes a war between a proud rancher and a wealthy, influential landowner in the Old West
Dracula(
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11 editions published between 1979 and 2019 in English and held by 444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Throughout history Dracula has filled the hearts of men with terror and the hearts of women with desire. This stylish new production of the classic gothic horror tale stars Frank Langella, repeating his electrifying, award-winning stage performance as the blood-thirsty Count, and Laurence Olivier as the devout vampire hunter Von Helsing who is Dracula's nemesis. A great cast, fine direction, and a superbly atmospheric musical score make this the ultimate Dracula
11 editions published between 1979 and 2019 in English and held by 444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Throughout history Dracula has filled the hearts of men with terror and the hearts of women with desire. This stylish new production of the classic gothic horror tale stars Frank Langella, repeating his electrifying, award-winning stage performance as the blood-thirsty Count, and Laurence Olivier as the devout vampire hunter Von Helsing who is Dracula's nemesis. A great cast, fine direction, and a superbly atmospheric musical score make this the ultimate Dracula
The Bingo Long traveling all-stars & motor kings(
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15 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 427 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A spirited group of independent renegade players travel around the midwest looking for that big home run in this light-hearted tale of the 1930's Black League baseball
15 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 427 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A spirited group of independent renegade players travel around the midwest looking for that big home run in this light-hearted tale of the 1930's Black League baseball
Hollywood singing and dancing : a musical history(
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 403 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Host Shirley Jones presents a series of highlight moments from various Hollywood musicals. Beginning in the earliest days of the genre, the viewer is taken through a history of the musical film to contemporary releases such as "Chicago" and "Dreamgirls". Clips of the films are accompanied by current and archival interviews with crew and cast members, who provide anecdotes and other production details
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 403 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Host Shirley Jones presents a series of highlight moments from various Hollywood musicals. Beginning in the earliest days of the genre, the viewer is taken through a history of the musical film to contemporary releases such as "Chicago" and "Dreamgirls". Clips of the films are accompanied by current and archival interviews with crew and cast members, who provide anecdotes and other production details
Night gallery(
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twenty terrifying stories plus the original Pilot movie from the original first season of television's Night Gallery. Stories adapted from short stories by such authors as H.P. Lovecraft and Conrad Aiken and directed by such people as Steven Spielberg and John Badham
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twenty terrifying stories plus the original Pilot movie from the original first season of television's Night Gallery. Stories adapted from short stories by such authors as H.P. Lovecraft and Conrad Aiken and directed by such people as Steven Spielberg and John Badham
American flyers(
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15 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 351 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two competitive brothers train for a grueling three-day bicycle race in Colorado while dealing with personal drama and the chance that one of them may die from an inherited tendency of cerebral aneurisms
15 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 351 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two competitive brothers train for a grueling three-day bicycle race in Colorado while dealing with personal drama and the chance that one of them may die from an inherited tendency of cerebral aneurisms
Whose life is it anyway? by
John Badham(
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20 editions published between 1981 and 2015 in English and held by 345 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gifted sculptor Ken Harrison is involved in a car accident, and is paralyzed from his neck down. All he can do is talk, and he wants to die. In the hospital he makes friends with the staff, and they support him when he goes to trial to be allowed to die
20 editions published between 1981 and 2015 in English and held by 345 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gifted sculptor Ken Harrison is involved in a car accident, and is paralyzed from his neck down. All he can do is talk, and he wants to die. In the hospital he makes friends with the staff, and they support him when he goes to trial to be allowed to die
Another stakeout(
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19 editions published between 1993 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 332 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chaos and calamity prevail as two hard-charging Seattle detectives go undercover with an inexperienced assistant D.A. to spy on neighbors suspected of hiding an escaped Mafia witness on the run from the Feds and a mob hit man
19 editions published between 1993 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 332 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chaos and calamity prevail as two hard-charging Seattle detectives go undercover with an inexperienced assistant D.A. to spy on neighbors suspected of hiding an escaped Mafia witness on the run from the Feds and a mob hit man
Drop zone by
John Badham(
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29 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A suspended U.S. Marshal enters the daredevil world of sky-diving to track down a cadre of techno terrorists
29 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A suspended U.S. Marshal enters the daredevil world of sky-diving to track down a cadre of techno terrorists
Stakeout by
John Badham(
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18 editions published between 1987 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 306 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stakeout: Convinced that a vicious escaped convict is determined to see his ex girlfriend, a pair of tough undercover cops stake out her apartment. When one of the detectives is drawn into a high risk romance with the woman under surveillance, the routine assignment heats up, jeopardising not only the partners' careers, but also their lives
18 editions published between 1987 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 306 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stakeout: Convinced that a vicious escaped convict is determined to see his ex girlfriend, a pair of tough undercover cops stake out her apartment. When one of the detectives is drawn into a high risk romance with the woman under surveillance, the routine assignment heats up, jeopardising not only the partners' careers, but also their lives
The hard way by
John Badham(
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19 editions published between 1991 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 223 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Popular movie star Nick Lang wants to learn how to play the role of a tough cop by spending a few weeks on the street with detective John Moss who wants nothing to do with Lang
19 editions published between 1991 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 223 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Popular movie star Nick Lang wants to learn how to play the role of a tough cop by spending a few weeks on the street with detective John Moss who wants nothing to do with Lang
Obsessed by
John Badham(
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6 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 112 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a Chicago jail cell, clever and charming Ellena Roberts recounts for attorney Sara Miller the details of a one-night stand that led to a heated love affair with prominent surgeon David Stillman. David's version of the facts differs entirely and he insists that he never slept with Ellena. Sure that the doctor is the one who's lying, Sara is preparing to defend her client in court when some disturbing facts emerge
6 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 112 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a Chicago jail cell, clever and charming Ellena Roberts recounts for attorney Sara Miller the details of a one-night stand that led to a heated love affair with prominent surgeon David Stillman. David's version of the facts differs entirely and he insists that he never slept with Ellena. Sure that the doctor is the one who's lying, Sara is preparing to defend her client in court when some disturbing facts emerge
Disorganized crime by
Jim Kouf(
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5 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in English and held by 101 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A gang of professional criminals have everything it takes to rob a bank -- except their boss, a car and a plan
5 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in English and held by 101 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A gang of professional criminals have everything it takes to rob a bank -- except their boss, a car and a plan
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Related Identities
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
- Sheedy, Ally Performer Actor
- Wexler, Norman Scenarist Other Author of screenplay
- Travolta, John 1954- Other Singer Performer Actor
- Gorney, Karen Lynn Performer Actor
- Pape, Paul 1952- Actor
- Miller, Barry 1958- Other Performer Actor
- Guttenberg, Steve 1958- Performer Actor
- Coleman, Dabney 1932- Other Performer Actor
- Wood, John 1930-2011 Other Performer Actor
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African American baseball players Assassination Balderston, John L.--(John Lloyd), Bicycle racing Brothers California--Los Angeles Cohn, Nik Computer games Computer war games Deane, Hamilton Disco dancing Disco music Discotheques Espionage Extortion Families Female assassins Hackers Horror plays Internet and teenagers Justice Kidnapping Man-woman relationships Motion pictures Museums Music and teenagers Negro leagues New York (State)--New York New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn Pictures Police Police patrol--Surveillance operations Ranchers Right to die Robots Skydiving Social mobility Stoker, Bram, Supernatural Teenagers Undercover operations United States Vampires Vendetta Video games and teenagers War games Witnesses Witnesses--Protection Wyoming Young men--Conduct of life
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Alternative Names
Badham, Charles John.
Badham, John
Badham, John M. 1939-
Batham, John
John Badham Amerikaans filmregisseur
John Badham amerykański reżyser filmowy
John Badham britischer Filmregisseur
John Badham cinéaste américain
John Badham director de cine estadounidense
John Badham direutor de cine británicu
John Badham regista statunitense
Τζον Μπάνταμ
Τζον Μπάνταμ Αμερικανός σκηνοθέτης
Джон Бедем
Джон Бедъм
Джон Бэдэм
ג'ון בדהאם
جان بدهام کارگردان آمریکایی
جون بادهام
바담, 존 1939-
ジョン・バダム
バダム, ジョン
尊·碧咸
約翰·巴德姆
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