Writing

James Dickey

Born February 2, 1923 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Died January 19, 1997 · aged 73

James Lafayette Dickey was an American poet and novelist. His first book, Into the Stone and Other Poems, was published in 1960. Drowning with Others was published in 1962. Dickey's popularity exploded after the film version of his novel Deliverance (1970) was released in 1972. He had a cameo in the film as a sheriff.

Known For

Deliverance

Deliverance · 1972

MovieDramaAdventure

Intent on seeing the Cahulawassee River before it's turned into one huge lake, outdoor fanatic Lewis Medlock takes his friends on a river-rafting trip they'll never forget into the dangerous American back-country.

The Call of the Wild

The Call of the Wild · 1976

The Call of the Wild

MovieActionAdventure

A prospector, a trapper and their sled dog battle the Klondike elements on their journey to get to the gold country.

Tales of the Unknown South

Tales of the Unknown South · 1984

Tales of the Unknown South

MovieDramaDocumentary

Trilogy of films about race and culture in the Deep South from the end of World War I to the civil rights protests of the 1960's. All three stories deal with fear and isolation, and the role of faith in the lives of those who venture alone into what is unknown around them.

Lord, Let Me Die but Not Die Out

Lord, Let Me Die but Not Die Out · 1970

Lord, Let Me Die but Not Die Out

MovieDocumentary

Follows contemporary American poet James Dickey on a three week lecture tour. Reveals the actual thoughts and feelings of the poet through his conversations and poetry readings. Later, he and fellow poet Robert Lowell discuss their dreams.

The Big Story

The Big Story · 1949

SeriesDocumentaryDrama

Based on a popular radio series, each show tells a different reporter's Big Story, a true story selected from newspapers across the United States. Comments from the actual reporter open and close each show but the permanent narrator drives the plot line and a featured actor dramatizes the reporter's role.

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Deliverance

Deliverance · 1972

MovieDramaAdventure

Intent on seeing the Cahulawassee River before it's turned into one huge lake, outdoor fanatic Lewis Medlock takes his friends on a river-rafting trip they'll never forget into the dangerous American back-country.

Novel

The Call of the Wild

The Call of the Wild · 1976

The Call of the Wild

MovieActionAdventure

A prospector, a trapper and their sled dog battle the Klondike elements on their journey to get to the gold country.

Teleplay

Tales of the Unknown South

Tales of the Unknown South · 1984

Tales of the Unknown South

MovieDramaDocumentary

Trilogy of films about race and culture in the Deep South from the end of World War I to the civil rights protests of the 1960's. All three stories deal with fear and isolation, and the role of faith in the lives of those who venture alone into what is unknown around them.

Host

Lord, Let Me Die but Not Die Out

Lord, Let Me Die but Not Die Out · 1970

Lord, Let Me Die but Not Die Out

MovieDocumentary

Follows contemporary American poet James Dickey on a three week lecture tour. Reveals the actual thoughts and feelings of the poet through his conversations and poetry readings. Later, he and fellow poet Robert Lowell discuss their dreams.

Poem

The Big Story

The Big Story · 1949

SeriesDocumentaryDrama

Based on a popular radio series, each show tells a different reporter's Big Story, a true story selected from newspapers across the United States. Comments from the actual reporter open and close each show but the permanent narrator drives the plot line and a featured actor dramatizes the reporter's role.

Writer