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James Foley

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James Foley

Born December 28, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York, USADied May 6, 202516 films

James Foley (December 28, 1953 – May 6, 2025) was an American film director. His 1986 film At Close Range was entered into the 36th Berlin International Film Festival. Other films he directed include Glengarry Glen Ross, based on the play of the same name by David Mamet, and The Chamber, based on the novel of the same name by author John Grisham. He also directed the two sequels to Fifty Shades of Grey: Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018).

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Glengarry Glen Ross posterFirst watchGlengarry Glen Ross19927.3An examination of the machinations behind the scenes at a real estate office. Unscrupulous salesmen try to hawk dubious real estate to suckers.View film

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16 films as director
  1. 2018Fifty Shades FreedDirector
  2. 2017Fifty Shades DarkerDirector
  3. 2007Perfect StrangerDirector
  4. 2003ConfidenceDirector
  5. 1999The CorruptorDirector
  6. 1996The ChamberDirector
  7. 1996FearDirector
  8. 1995Two BitsDirector
  9. 1992Glengarry Glen RossDirector
  10. 1990Madonna: The Immaculate CollectionDirector
  11. 1990After Dark, My SweetDirector
  12. 1987Who's That GirlDirector
  13. 1986At Close RangeDirector
  14. 1985Madonna: The Virgin Tour LiveDirector
  15. 1984RecklessDirector
  16. 1979Silent NightDirector