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Jonathan Kaplan

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Jonathan Kaplan

Born November 25, 1947 in Paris, FranceDied August 1, 202521 films

Jonathan Kaplan (November 25, 1947 - August 1, 2025) was an American film producer and director. Kaplan was born in Paris, France. He was the son of film composer Sol Kaplan and actress Frances Heflin; the nephew of actor Van Heflin. He was the brother of actresses Nora Heflin and Mady Kaplan. His film The Accused (1988), earned actress Jodie Foster her first Oscar for Best Actress and was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 39th Berlin International Film Festival. Kaplan received 5 Emmy nominations for his roles directing and producing ER. Kaplan directed Rod Stewart's music video for "Infatuation" in 1984.

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The Accused posterFirst watchThe Accused19887.1Out drinking one night after a fight with her boyfriend, three men brutally rape Sarah Tobias in a bar while people watch and cheer.View film

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21 films as director
  1. 1999Brokedown PalaceDirector
  2. 1995Picture Windows: Language of the HeartDirector
  3. 1994Reform School GirlDirector
  4. 1994Bad GirlsDirector
  5. 1992Love FieldDirector
  6. 1992Unlawful EntryDirector
  7. 1989Immediate FamilyDirector
  8. 1988The AccusedDirector
  9. 1987Project XDirector
  10. 198411th VictimDirector
  11. 1983Girls of the White OrchidDirector
  12. 1983Heart Like a WheelDirector
  13. 1981The Gentleman BanditDirector
  14. 1980The Hustler of Muscle BeachDirector
  15. 1979Over the EdgeDirector
  16. 1977Mr. BillionDirector
  17. 1975White Line FeverDirector
  18. 1974Truck TurnerDirector
  19. 1973The SlamsDirector
  20. 1973The Student TeachersDirector
  21. 1972Night Call NursesDirector