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Calder Willingham

Born December 23, 1922 · Atlanta, Georgia

Died February 21, 1995 · aged 72

Calder Baynard Willingham, Jr. (December 23, 1922 - February 19, 1995) was an American novelist and screenwriter. He cowrote several notable screenplays, including Paths of Glory (1957) and One-Eyed Jacks (1961). Willingham and Buck Henry were co-credited (but did not collaborate) on the screenplay for The Graduate (1967), which they adapted separately from a novel by Charles Webb; they won a BAF…

Known For

The GraduateThe Graduate · 1967
The Graduate
★ 7.61967
MovieDramaRomance
A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.
SpartacusSpartacus · 1960
Spartacus
★ 7.51960
MovieHistoryDrama
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
Paths of GloryPaths of Glory · 1957
Paths of Glory
★ 8.31957
MovieWarDrama
A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.
The VikingsThe Vikings · 1958
The Vikings
★ 7.01958
MovieAdventureHistory
Einar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.
One-Eyed JacksOne-Eyed Jacks · 1961
One-Eyed Jacks
★ 6.81961
MovieWesternDrama
Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an opportunity to take the stolen gold and leave his partner Rio to be captured. Years later, Rio escapes from the prison where he has been since, and hunts down Dad for revenge. Dad is now a respectable sheriff in California, and has been living in fear of Rio's return.
Rambling RoseRambling Rose · 1991
Rambling Rose
★ 6.21991
MovieDrama
In the Deep South of the 1930s, Rose is taken in by the Hillyer family to serve as housemaid so that she can avoid falling into a life of prostitution. Her appearence and personality is such that all men fall for her, and she knows it. She can't help herself from getting into trouble with men.
Little Big ManLittle Big Man · 1970
Little Big Man
★ 7.41970
MovieWesternComedy
Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
Thieves Like UsThieves Like Us · 1974
Thieves Like Us
★ 6.51974
MovieCrimeDrama
Three criminals escape from prison and embark on a robbery spree across USA. Along the way, one of them falls in love while they plan a final heist before going their separate ways.

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