Francis Mankiewicz

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Francis Mankiewicz

Born March 15, 1944 · Shanghai, China

Died August 14, 1993 · aged 49

Francis Mankiewicz (March 15, 1944 – August 14, 1993) was a Canadian film director, screenwriter and producer. In 1945, his family moved to Montreal, where Francis spent all his childhood. His father was a second cousin to the famous Hollywood brothers, Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Herman J. Mankiewicz.

Known For

Virgin LoversVirgin Lovers · 1970
Virgin Lovers
3.31970
MovieDrama
A priest and nun, haunted by physical longings, leave their respective callings. Even after their desires are fulfilled they experience crisis of faith.
The Time of the HuntThe Time of the Hunt · 1972
The Time of the Hunt
6.31972
MovieDrama
A young boy learns the rituals of what his father and his friends perceive as manhood on a weekend hunting trip.
Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne ThatcherLove & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher · 1989
Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher
7.71989
MovieDramaTV Movie
Narcissistic Saskatchewan Tory politician Colin Thatcher is engaged in a bitter divorce from his wife Jo-Ann. When a series of court rulings over the divorce go against him, Thatcher decides a more drastic solution is needed - murder! A series of attempts on Jo-Ann's life follow, most of which don't succeed. Finally one does, and the arrogant Thatcher believes he is above the law and immune to prosecution. But his arrogance proves to be his undoing, as Crown Counsel Serge Kujawa builds a case against this psychopathic monster for 1st-degree murder - charging that Thatcher hired someone to kill his wife. The true story of one of the most disturbing stories of murder-for-hire in Canada.
And Then You DieAnd Then You Die · 1987
And Then You Die
6.51987
MovieDramaCrime
An intense crime drama about a Canadian drug lord who amasses a fortune from the cocaine and marijuana trade. His empire is threatened by the Mafia, Hell's Angels and the police who are all trying to bring him down.
Good RiddanceGood Riddance · 1980
Good Riddance
7.41980
MovieDrama
A woman is overwhelmed with having to deal with her emotionally unstable daughter, mentally-challenged brother and two suitors while simultaneously trying to run her small firewood business.
The Revolving DoorsThe Revolving Doors · 1988
The Revolving Doors
6.11988
MovieDrama
A quiet painter, separated from his wife for a year, receives a suitcase in the mail from his mother, whom he hasn't seen since infancy. He believes she abandoned him to his wealthy, paternal grandparents. The suitcase contains mementos and a diary, a long letter to him, written over the years, with details of her youth, her first job as a pianist at a cinema, the coming of talkies, her marriage, and how he came to live with his grandparents. As he reads through the materials and her story comes to life, his son Antoine, who's about 10 or 12, tries to break through his father's silence and sorrow by taking matters into his own hands.
Happy MemoriesHappy Memories · 1981
Happy Memories
5.31981
MovieDrama
A woman attempts to resume her place in the family that she abandoned years earlier.
Gaston's RecitalGaston's Recital · 1974
Gaston's Recital
7.01974
MovieDrama
This short fiction film about a young boy torn between conflicting loyalties is resolved with humour and wisdom. Sunday, 2 o'clock, is zero hour for Gaston. He must be in two places at once: performing at a music recital and playing hockey with his teammates. What is Gaston to do?

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Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne ThatcherLove & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher · 1989
Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher
7.71989
MovieDramaTV Movie
Narcissistic Saskatchewan Tory politician Colin Thatcher is engaged in a bitter divorce from his wife Jo-Ann. When a series of court rulings over the divorce go against him, Thatcher decides a more drastic solution is needed - murder! A series of attempts on Jo-Ann's life follow, most of which don't succeed. Finally one does, and the arrogant Thatcher believes he is above the law and immune to prosecution. But his arrogance proves to be his undoing, as Crown Counsel Serge Kujawa builds a case against this psychopathic monster for 1st-degree murder - charging that Thatcher hired someone to kill his wife. The true story of one of the most disturbing stories of murder-for-hire in Canada.

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