Oscar-winning director William Friedkin, known for ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The French Connection,’ has died. William Friedkin, a master of suspense and leading figure of the 1970s New Hollywood movement who was known for directing films such as “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection,” has died. Another smash with audiences and critics alike was “The Exorcist,” which grossed nearly $200 million in 1973 and scored 10 Oscar nominations, including another directing nod for Friedkin. “I love the experience of making films,” Friedkin told The Times in 1989. On all of his films, Friedkin was notorious for his focused, often dark directorial vision — which sometimes led to disagreements on set with cast members, such as Dafoe.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 07, 2023 22:38 UTC