William Friedkin
ROI Rank: 211
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Title
The Exorcist
To Live and Die in L.A.
Cruising
The French ConnectionScore
86%
83%
60%
90%Year
1973
1985
1980
1971Box Office
$441,306,145
$17,307,019
$19,814,523
$51,700,666
Average ROI: 272%
ROI Rank: 211
Well, William Friedkin may be a B-List director, but he’s definitely an A+ in terms of ROI, coming in at the top 11% of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database. Looks like he knows how to make some serious green!
William Friedkin is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on August 29, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois. Friedkin is best known for directing the classic films “The French Connection” (1971) and “The Exorcist” (1973), both of which won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director. He has also directed other notable films such as “Sorcerer” (1977), “To Live and Die in L.A.” (1985), and “Bug” (2006). Friedkin’s work is often characterized by its gritty realism and intense, suspenseful storytelling. He continues to work in the film industry today, with his most recent film being “Killer Joe” (2011).
August 29, 1935.
William Friedkin was born in Chicago, Illinois.
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