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Jonathan Kaplan
Director 1947 - 2025

Jonathan Kaplan

Paris, France

Jonathan Kaplan (November 25, 1947 - August 1, 2025) was an American film producer and director. Kaplan was born in Paris, France. He was the son of film composer Sol Kaplan and actress Frances Heflin; the nephew of actor Van Heflin. He was the brother of actresses Nora Heflin... Read full bio →

Directed Films

Every film this person directed

13 titles
Brokedown Palace

Brokedown Palace

Jonathan Kaplan 1999 1h 40m 7.5

Two women are arrested for smuggling while vacationing in Thailand.

Reform School Girl

Reform School Girl

Jonathan Kaplan 1994 1h 25m

Donna is sent to a reform school to take the fall for bad boy Vince. Inside, she makes friends and learns about herself.

Bad Girls

Bad Girls

Jonathan Kaplan 1994 1h 39m 6.0

Four former harlots try to leave the wild west (Colorado, to be exact) and head north to make a better life for themselves. Unfortunately someone from Cody's past won't let it happen that easily.

Love Field

Love Field

Jonathan Kaplan 1992 1h 42m 5.0

Dallas housewife Lurene Hallett's life revolves around the doings of Jacqueline Kennedy. She is devastated when President Kennedy is shot a few hours after she sees him arrive in Dallas. Despite her husband Ray's prohibition, she decides to attend the funeral in Washington, D.C.

The Accused

The Accused

Jonathan Kaplan 1988 1h 51m 6.9

A rape victim, enraged at the light sentence her attackers received on account that she was of "questionable character" goads a female prosecutor to charge the men who literally cheered the attack on.

Project X

Project X

Jonathan Kaplan 1987 1h 48m 6.2

A young inductee into the military is given the task of looking after some chimpanzees used in the mysterious "Project X". Getting to know the chimps fairly well, he begins to suspect there is more to the secret project than he is being told.

Heart Like a Wheel

Heart Like a Wheel

Jonathan Kaplan 1983 1h 53m

Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before. Despite the high risks of this kind of racing and the burden it places on her family life, she perseveres in her dream.

Over the Edge

Over the Edge

Jonathan Kaplan 1979 1h 35m 6.7

The music of Cheap Trick, The Cars, and The Ramones highlights this realistic tale of alienated suburban youth on the rampage. Dillon makes his screen debut in this updated, well-done "Rebel Without a Cause." Shelved for several years, the movie was finally released after Dillon made it big. Sleeper with excellent direction and dialogue.

Mr. Billion

Mr. Billion

Jonathan Kaplan 1977 1h 29m 1.0

A fortuneless auto mechanic inherits a billion dollar financial empire when his uncle dies. However, there is one stipulation. In order to claim his fortune he must arrive in San Francisco within twenty days, and along the way there are a number of people who want to "share" his wealth.

White Line Fever

White Line Fever

Jonathan Kaplan 1975 1h 30m 6.0

An independent trucker with a pregnant wife fights cargo crooks and the big shot they work for.

Truck Turner

Truck Turner

Jonathan Kaplan 1974 1h 31m 6.5

Truck Turner and his partner Jerry, who make their living as bounty hunters in Los Angeles, are hired to hunt down Gator, a pimp who has skipped bail.

The Slams

The Slams

Jonathan Kaplan 1973 1h 31m

Rival prison factions surround a Los Angeles convict who has $1.5 million stashed on the outside.

Night Call Nurses

Night Call Nurses

Jonathan Kaplan 1972 1h 14m

The sweet and perky Barbara, the sunny Janis, and the responsible Sandra are a trio of young and attractive nurses who work in the psych ward at a hospital. The threesome really have their hands full dealing with nutty patients, creepy stalkers, and black revolutionaries

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