6.9
Movie
Directing
Francis Thompson
- Born
- Died
- (aged 95)
- Birthplace
- Titusville, PA
- Credits
- 13 titles
Biography
"Francis Thompson had a distinguished career in cinema that began in 1935. Throughout the 1950s, he accumulated footage for 'N.Y., N.Y.,' a success that led him to continue to experiment with World's Fair and Expo multiple screen films and later with large format films. In collaboration with Alexander Hammid, Thompson made the Academy Award winning film 'To Be Alive!' (1962-64) and the first IMAX film 'To Fly' (1976). Thompson considered 'N.Y., N.Y.' to be his most significant achievement in cinema." —Bruce Posner
Signature work
Known For
Crew credits 13
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Energy! Energy! Film | Director |
| 1976 | To Fly! Film | Writer |
| 1974 | City Out of Wilderness Film | Director, Producer |
| 1967 | We Are Young Film | Director |
| 1964 | To the Fair! Film | Producer |
| 1964 | To Be Alive! Film | Director, Writer, Cinematography |
| 1961 | The Sand Castle Film | Special Effects Technician |
| 1961 | Whaler out of New Bedford Film | Director |
| 1959 | From Generation to Generation Film | Director |
| 1957 | N.Y., N.Y. Film | Director, Director of Photography, Visual Effects |
| 1957 | Your Share in Tomorrow Film | Director |
| 1951 | Fears of Children Film | Director |
| 1951 | Williamsburg Restored Film | Director |