Sam Peckinpah
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David Samuel "Sam" Peckinpah (February 21, 1925 – December 28, 1984) was an American filmmaker and screenwriter who achieved prominence following the release of the Western epic The Wild Bunch (1969). He was known for the innovative and explicit depiction of action and violence, as well as his revisionist approach to the Western genre.
Peckinpah's films generally deal with the conflict between values and ideals, and the corruption of violence in human society. He was given the nickname "Bloody Sam" owing to the violence in his films. His characters are often loners or losers who desire to be honorable, but are forced to compromise in order to survive in a world of nihilism and brutality.
Peckinpah's combative personality, marked by years of alcohol and drug abuse, has often overshadowed his professional legacy. Many of his films were noted for behind-the-scenes battles with producers and crew members, damaging his reputation and career during his lifetime. Many of his films, such as Straw Dogs (1971), Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974), remain controversial.
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Acting
Movie
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
as Charlie the Meter Reader
1956
Movie
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
as Will (uncredited)
1973
Movie
Convoy
as News Crew Director (uncredited)
1978
Movie
The Osterman Weekend
as Maxwell Danforth's Aide (uncredited)
1983
Movie
The Visitor
as Dr. Sam Collins
1979
Movie
Junior Bonner
as Man in Palace Bar (uncredited)
1972
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
Movie
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
as Self
2003
Movie
Wichita
as Bank Teller (uncredited)
1955
Movie
China 9, Liberty 37
as Wilbur Olsen
1978
Movie
Dial Red O
as Cook in Diner (uncredited)
1955
Movie
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
as Self (archive footage)
2004
TV
Film '72
as Self
1971
Movie
Filmmakers in Action
as Self (archive footage)
2006
Movie
An Annapolis Story
as Pilot (uncredited)
1955
TV
Dinah!
as Self
1974
Movie
A Tied Blasé
as Self
1981
Movie
On Location: Dustin Hoffman
as Self
1971
Movie
Passion & Poetry: Sam's Final Cut
as Self
2022
Movie
Passion & Poetry: Getaway in Texas
as Self (archive footage)
2025
Crew
Movie
The Wild Bunch
Director
1969
Movie
Straw Dogs
Director
1971
Movie
The Getaway
Director
1972
Movie
Straw Dogs
Original Film Writer
2011
Movie
Cross of Iron
Director
1977
Movie
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Director
1973
Movie
Convoy
Director
1978
Movie
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
Screenplay
1974
Movie
One-Eyed Jacks
Additional Writing
1961
Movie
Ride the High Country
Director
1962
Movie
The Ballad of Cable Hogue
Director
1970
Movie
The Osterman Weekend
Director
1983