John Sayles

B-List

Total Box Office Draw: $60,599,660

Director

Average ROI: -22%
ROI Rank: 819
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Movies

Title
Sunshine State
The Secret of Roan Inish
Eight Men Out
The Brother From Another Planet

Score
73%
92%
85%
82%

Year
2002
1995
1989
1984

Box Office
$3,369,654
$6,159,269
$5,680,515
$3,677,209

Known For & ROIs

Sunshine State

The Secret of Roan Inish

Eight Men Out

The Brother From Another Planet

-61%

33%

-38%

ROI Commentary:

Average ROI: -22%
ROI Rank: 819

Well, John Sayles may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. With a rank of 819 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s like the middle child of the B-List directors. Keep on truckin’, John!

Bio:

John Sayles is an American independent filmmaker, screenwriter, and author. He was born on September 28, 1950, in Schenectady, New York. Sayles has directed over 18 feature films, including “Matewan,” “Lone Star,” and “Passion Fish.” He is known for his socially conscious and politically charged films that often explore issues of race, class, and gender. Sayles has also written screenplays for other directors, including “Piranha” and “The Howling.” In addition to his film work, Sayles is also a prolific author, having written several novels and short story collections.

Birthday:

September 28, 1950.

Birthplace:

John Sayles was born in Schenectady, New York.

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