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John Irvin
Director 86 years old

John Irvin

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Irvin (born May 7, 1940) is an English film director. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, he began his career by directing a number of documentaries and television works, including the BBC adaptation of John le Carré's Tinker, Tailor,... Read full bio →

Directed Films

Every film this person directed

15 titles
The Garden of Eden

The Garden of Eden

John Irvin 2008 1h 51m

A young American writer completes his service in WWI and travels across Europe with his wife and her attractive Italian girlfriend. Based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway.

Dot.Kill

Dot.Kill

John Irvin 2005 1h 27m 10.0

Charlie Daines is a morphine-addicted detective on the trail of a psychopath who is setting up murders and broadcasting them live on the internet. As he closes in on the killer, Charlie realises that he is to be the final victim.

The Boys from County Clare

The Boys from County Clare

John Irvin 2003 1h 31m 7.0

In 1965, Jimmy McMahon and his group of Liverpudlians plot to win the annual céilí music competition in Ireland.

The Fourth Angel

The Fourth Angel

John Irvin 2001 1h 36m 2.7

A man seeks justice when his wife and daughter are gunned down in a terrorist attack.

Shiner

Shiner

John Irvin 2000 1h 39m 5.5

The past catches up with a ruthlessly ambitious boxing promoter.

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

John Irvin 1999 2h 46m 3.0

Adaptation of the Biblical stories of Noah and Lot and how God destroyed the world due to the wickedness of mankind.

When Trumpets Fade

When Trumpets Fade

John Irvin 1998 1h 35m 5.0

In WWII Western Germany, Private David Manning reluctantly leaves behind a mortally wounded fellow soldier and searches for survivors from his platoon, only to learn from commanding officer Captain Pritchett that they have all been killed in action.

City of Industry

City of Industry

John Irvin 1997 1h 37m 6.3

A retired thief swears revenge on the lunatic who murdered his brother and partner, while going on the run with the loot they stole.

Widows' Peak

Widows' Peak

John Irvin 1994 1h 41m 5.0

In 1934, an English widow moves to Widows' Peak, Ireland. She befriends other widows and the son of one. Hostility escalates between her and an Irish spinster.

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

John Irvin 1991 1h 44m 6.0

The Swashbuckling legend of Robin Hood unfolds in the 12th century when the mighty Normans ruled England with an iron fist.

Next of Kin

Next of Kin

John Irvin 1989 1h 48m 5.0

Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.

Hamburger Hill

Hamburger Hill

John Irvin 1987 1h 50m 6.0

The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill… up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-weary soldiers are battling for a mud-covered mound of earth so named because it chews up soldiers like chopped meat. They are fighting for their country, their fellow soldiers and their lives. War is hell, but this is worse.

Raw Deal

Raw Deal

John Irvin 1986 1h 46m 5.4

Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has been killed by a mobster named Patrovina, enlists Kaminsky in a personal vendetta with a promise of reinstatement into the FBI if Patrovina is taken down.

Ghost Story

Ghost Story

John Irvin 1981 1h 50m 6.3

Four successful elderly gentlemen, members of the Chowder Society, share a gruesome, 50-year old secret. When one of Edward Wanderley's twin sons dies in a bizarre accident, the group begins to see a pattern of frightening events developing.

The Dogs of War

The Dogs of War

John Irvin 1980 1h 58m 6.3

Mercenary soldiers Jamie and Drew are hired by a large corporation to liberate Zangaro, a small African nation, from an despot. Havoc ensues.

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