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William A. Fraker
Director 1923 - 2010

William A. Fraker

Los Angeles, California, USA

William Ashman Fraker (September 29, 1923 – May 31, 2010) was an American cinematographer, film director and producer. He was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. In 2000, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of... Read full bio →

Directed Films

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3 titles
The Legend of the Lone Ranger

The Legend of the Lone Ranger

William A. Fraker 1981 1h 38m

When the young Texas Ranger, John Reid, is the sole survivor of an ambush arranged by the militaristic outlaw leader, Butch Cavendich, he is rescued by an old childhood Comanche friend, Tonto. When he recovers from his wounds, he dedicates his life to fighting the evil that Cavendich represents.

A Reflection of Fear

A Reflection of Fear

William A. Fraker 1972 1h 29m

A young girl lives with her mother and grandmother. One day her estranged father returns home with a female companion he introduces as his fiance. Soon the girl finds herself in the midst of strange goings-on, which evolve into a web of crime and murder.

Monte Walsh

Monte Walsh

William A. Fraker 1970 1h 39m

Monte Walsh is an aging cowboy facing the ending days of the Wild West era. As barbed wire and railways steadily eliminate the need for the cowboy, Monte and his friends are left with fewer and fewer options. New work opportunities are available to them, but the freedom of the open prarie is what they long for.

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