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Paul Schrader
Director 80 years old

Paul Schrader

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Paul Joseph Schrader (/ˈʃreɪdər/; born July 22, 1946) is an American screenwriter, film director, and film critic. He first became known for writing the screenplay of Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver (1976). He later continued his collaboration with Scorsese, writing or... Read full bio →

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21 titles
Master Gardener

Master Gardener

Paul Schrader 2022 1h 51m

Narvel Roth is a meticulous horticulturist who is devoted to tending the grounds of a beautiful estate and pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill. When she demands that he take on her wayward and troubled niece, it unlocks dark secrets from a buried violent past.

The Card Counter

The Card Counter

Paul Schrader 2021 1h 52m 6.6

William Tell just wants to play cards. His spartan existence on the casino trail is shattered when he is approached by Cirk, a vulnerable and angry young man seeking help to execute his plan for revenge on a military colonel. Tell sees a chance at redemption through his relationship with Cirk.

First Reformed

First Reformed

Paul Schrader 2017 1h 53m 7.8

A pastor of a small church in upstate New York starts to spiral out of control after a soul-shaking encounter with an unstable environmental activist and his pregnant wife.

Dog Eat Dog

Dog Eat Dog

Paul Schrader 2016 1h 33m 4.3

Carved from a lifetime of experience that runs the gamut from incarceration to liberation, Dog Eat Dog is the story of three men who are all out of prison and now have the task of adapting themselves to civilian life.

Dying of the Light

Dying of the Light

Paul Schrader 2014 1h 34m 7.0

Evan Lake, a veteran CIA agent, has been ordered to retire. But when his protégé uncovers evidence that Lake's nemesis, the terrorist Banir, has resurfaced, Lake goes rogue, embarking on a perilous, intercontinental mission to eliminate his sworn enemy.

The Canyons

The Canyons

Paul Schrader 2013 1h 39m 5.7

The Canyons documents five twenty-something's quest for power, love, sex and success in 2012 Hollywood.

Adam Resurrected

Adam Resurrected

Paul Schrader 2008 1h 47m 6.0

After again attempting to commit murder, a Jewish man with a mysterious past and extraordinary intelligence, charisma, and body control returns to an insane asylum, where he makes a startling discovery.

The Walker

The Walker

Paul Schrader 2007 1h 48m 5.0

An escort who caters to Washington D.C.'s society ladies becomes involved in a murder case.

Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist

Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist

Paul Schrader 2005 1h 56m 4.6

Years before Father Lancaster Merrin helped save Regan MacNeil's soul, he first encounters the demon Pazuzu in East Africa. This is the tale of Father Merrin's initial battle with Pazuzu and the rediscovery of his faith.

Auto Focus

Auto Focus

Paul Schrader 2002 1h 44m 6.0

The story of Bob Crane, best know for his role as Hogan on the tv show Hogan's Heroes and his secret life of swinging and his eventual murder.

Forever Mine

Forever Mine

Paul Schrader 1999 1h 57m 5.0

A hotel cabana boy falls for the wife of a powerful politico. But when she confesses to the affair, her husband determines to end it forever. Starring Ray Liotta, Joseph Fiennes and Gretchen Mol.

Affliction

Affliction

Paul Schrader 1997 1h 54m 6.4

A small town policeman must investigate a suspicious hunting accident. The investigation and other events result in him slowly disintegrating mentally.

Witch Hunt

Witch Hunt

Paul Schrader 1994 1h 40m 4.0

In a twisted 1950's where everyone does magic, a private detective investigates a murder case without it.

Light Sleeper

Light Sleeper

Paul Schrader 1992 1h 43m 7.0

John LeTour is a recovering drug user who suffers insomnia and still deals to a high-end New York clientele, even though he’s trying to move on from the business. John’s professional midlife crisis becomes something more acute — and dangerous — when he re-encounters an old flame while a string of seemingly drug-related murders rocks the city.

The Comfort of Strangers

The Comfort of Strangers

Paul Schrader 1990 1h 47m 6.7

Colin and Mary retreat to Venice to work on their relationship, but an encounter with lyrical local bar owner Robert and his odd, sexually frank wife Caroline leads them into a world of intrigue where their darkest desires are in reach.

Patty Hearst

Patty Hearst

Paul Schrader 1988 1h 48m 6.0

The true story of a rich girl who was abducted by American revolutionaries in the 1970's. Her time spent with her captors made her question herself and her way of life and she joined forces with the cause that her abductors were fighting for. This created a US scandal and Patty Hearst has become a pop culture fixture.

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

Paul Schrader 1985 2h 1m 8.3

A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima told in four parts. The first three parts relate events in three of his novels: The temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kyoko's House, and Ranaway Horses. The last part depicts the events of 25th November 1970.

Cat People

Cat People

Paul Schrader 1982 1h 58m 6.7
American Gigolo

American Gigolo

Paul Schrader 1980 1h 57m 5.9

Atlantis is more visual art than nature film and a 'must see' for any Luc Besson fan. The film captures the feel of what it's actually like to swim underwater better than any film I've ever seen, perfectly illustrating the form and texture of sea water. Beautiful. Highly recommended for anyone interested in visual arts or diving.

Hardcore

Hardcore

Paul Schrader 1979 1h 48m 6.8

A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in California to look for his runaway teenage daughter who is making porno films in the porno pits of Los Angeles.

Blue Collar

Blue Collar

Paul Schrader 1978 1h 54m 7.8

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