Film director Alan Parker has died at 76

[Sylvia]

Alan Parker, director of "Midnight Express," dies at 76

LONDON (AP) — Filmmaker Alan Parker, one of Britain's most successful directors whose movies included “Bugsy Malone,” “Midnight Express” and “Evita,” has died at 76, his family said.

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LONDON (AP) — Alan Parker, a successful and sometimes surprising filmmaker whose diverse output includes “Bugsy Malone,” “Midnight Express,” and “Evita,” has died at 76, his family said.
A Briton who became a Hollywood heavyweight, Parker also directed “Fame,” “The Commitments and “Mississippi Burning.” Together his movies won 10 Academy Awards and 19 British Academy Film Awards.
The director’s family said he died Friday in London after a long illness.

In Pictures: Alan Parker's film legacy

A look at some of the most memorable moments from the late director's filmography.

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Such diverse films!

 

[alexikeguchi]

Alan Parker, director of "Midnight Express," dies at 76

LONDON (AP) — Filmmaker Alan Parker, one of Britain's most successful directors whose movies included “Bugsy Malone,” “Midnight Express” and “Evita,” has died at 76, his family said.

apnews.com

In Pictures: Alan Parker's film legacy

A look at some of the most memorable moments from the late director's filmography.

www.bbc.com

Such diverse films!

My FIL who was not an actor but responded to a cattle call for Japanese speakers had a small role in "Come See the Paradise" about the internments during WW2. He had really good things to say about Alan Parker.

 

[Immortelle]

Very sad. I loved his work but especially The Commitments - one of my favourite movies in high school.

 

[slicekw]

Bummer. Fame was his best movie, The Committments was damed close and both are personal favorites. RIP.