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Peter Medak
Director 88 years old

Peter Medak

Budapest, Hungary

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Peter Medak (born 23 December 1937) is a Hungarian-born film director of British and American films. Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter Medak, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Directed Films

Every film this person directed

11 titles
Sex and Lies in Sin City

Sex and Lies in Sin City

Peter Medak 2008 1h 35m 8.0

Ted Binion is Vegas royalty, the prince of the world famous Horseshoe Casino - rich, rowdy and randy. When he falls for Sandy Murphy at a local strip club, he becomes trapped in a web of drugs, deception and ultimately his death. All fingers point to Sandy, the beneficiary of his millions.

The Washingtonians

The Washingtonians

Peter Medak 2007 57m

A family man unearths an old letter, claiming that historical figure George Washington was a cannibal, and that a colonial-era reenactment group may be upholding that way of life.

Species II

Species II

Peter Medak 1998 1h 33m 3.8

A trio of American astronauts become instant heroes as they plant the Stars and Stripes on Mars before beginning the voyage home. But back on their ship, something else has set its sights on Earth...something whose relatives have already paid us a visit.

The Hunchback

The Hunchback

Peter Medak 1997 1h 38m 6.0

Based on the novel, a young gypsy becomes a Minister's obsession in 1483. Only the bell ringer and her husband and the court of miracles can save her.

Romeo Is Bleeding

Romeo Is Bleeding

Peter Medak 1993 1h 50m 8.0

A corrupt cop gets in over his head when he tries to assasinate a beautiful Russian hitwoman.

The Krays

The Krays

Peter Medak 1990 1h 55m 7.0

Twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray are raised in east London, under the influence of their hateful but doting mother Violet. As they grow up, Ronnie's violent nature takes over, and Reggie follows his brother's lead. The two become notorious crime lords who rule over the East End club scene.

Zorro: The Gay Blade

Zorro: The Gay Blade

Peter Medak 1981 1h 33m

Zorro, the legendary swordsman, has passed on his weapon and his sense of duty to his noble son, Diego, a dashing swashbuckler like his father. But after an injury sidelines Diego, he is forced to hand the mask over to his twin, Ramon.

The Changeling

The Changeling

Peter Medak 1980 1h 47m 6.9

A man staying at a secluded historical mansion, finds his life being haunted by the presence of a spectre.

The Odd Job

The Odd Job

Peter Medak 1978 1h 27m 7.0

When his wife leaves him, a neurotic husband hires an "odd job man" to kill him, but when she returns, he discovers that he is unable to cancel his contract with his would-be assassin.

The Ruling Class

The Ruling Class

Peter Medak 1972 2h 34m

A member of the House of Lords dies in a shockingly silly way, leaving his estate to his son. Unfortunately, his son is insane: he thinks he is Jesus Christ. The other somewhat-more respectable members of their family plot to steal the estate from him. Murder and mayhem ensues.

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

Peter Medak 1972 1h 46m 5.0

A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humour that hides their pain.

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