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Frank Pierson
Born May 12, 1925 in Chappaqua, New York, USA
Died July 23, 201212 films
Frank Pierson (May 12, 1925 - July 23, 2012) was an American writer, producer and director for film and television, honoured with an Academy Award in the category "Best Writing, Original Screenplay" for the movie "Dog Day Afternoon". He was a Harvard graduate with an BA in Cultural Anthropology.
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First watchDog Day Afternoon19757.9Their most acclaimed film, and an easy way in.Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage…View filmEssential films
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