Peckinpah, Sam 1925-1984
Overview
| Works: | 423 works in 1,918 publications in 12 languages and 28,050 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Western films Film adaptations Action and adventure films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Crime films Detective and mystery films Science fiction films Horror films History |
| Roles: | Director, Author of screenplay, Actor, Producer, Author, Restager , Scenarist, Performer, Film editor, fmd, Other, Conceptor, Dedicatee |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Sam Peckinpah
- Justified lives : morality & narrative in the films of Sam Peckinpah by Michael Bliss( )
- Doing it right : the best criticism on Sam Peckinpah's The wild bunch by Michael Bliss( )
- Savage cinema : Sam Peckinpah and the rise of ultraviolent movies by Stephen Prince( )
- Peckinpah today : new essays on the films of Sam Peckinpah by Michael Bliss( )
- Horizons West : Anthony Mann, Budd Boetticher, Sam Peckinpah: studies of authorship within the western by Jim Kitses( Book )
- Peckinpah, the western films by Paul Seydor( Book )
- If they move-- kill 'em! : the life and times of Sam Peckinpah by David Weddle( Book )
- This wounded cinema, this wounded life : violence and utopia in the films of Sam Peckinpah by Gabrielle Murray( )
- Peckinpah, a portrait in montage by Garner Simmons( Book )
- Sam Peckinpah by Doug McKinney( Book )
- Peckinpah : the Western films : a reconsideration by Paul Seydor( Book )
- Sam Peckinpah's feature films by Bernard F Dukore( Book )
- Bloody Sam : the life and films of Sam Peckinpah by Marshall Fine( Book )
- Encounters with filmmakers : eight career studies by Jon Tuska( Book )
- Sam Peckinpah's West : new perspectives( Book )
- Sam Peckinpah : interviews by Sam Peckinpah( Book )
- Peckinpah's women : a reappraisal of the portrayal of women in the period Westerns of Sam Peckinpah by Bill Mesce( Book )
- The authentic death & contentious afterlife of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid : the untold story of Peckinpah's last Western film by Paul Seydor( Book )
- Sam Peckinpah, Master of Violence; being the account of the making of a movie and other sundry things by Max Evans( Book )
- Goin' crazy with Sam Peckinpah and all our friends by Max Evans( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Sam Peckinpah
The wild bunch by
Sam Peckinpah(
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170 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 3,663 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Outlaws on the U.S.-Mexican border face the march of progress, the Mexican army and a gang of bounty hunters led by a former member as they plan to rob a U.S. Army train
170 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 3,663 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Outlaws on the U.S.-Mexican border face the march of progress, the Mexican army and a gang of bounty hunters led by a former member as they plan to rob a U.S. Army train
Straw dogs by
Sam Peckinpah(
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151 editions published between 1971 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young mathematician, David Summer, and his English wife, Amy, move to a Cornish village, seeking the quiet life. But beneath the seemingly peaceful isolation of the village lies a savagery and violence that could destroy the couple
151 editions published between 1971 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young mathematician, David Summer, and his English wife, Amy, move to a Cornish village, seeking the quiet life. But beneath the seemingly peaceful isolation of the village lies a savagery and violence that could destroy the couple
Ride the high country by
Sam Peckinpah(
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55 editions published between 1962 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two old friends have taken drastically different paths growing up. One is a small town sheriff, the other has become a burglar, bent on stealing the gold the other is shipping cross-country
55 editions published between 1962 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two old friends have taken drastically different paths growing up. One is a small town sheriff, the other has become a burglar, bent on stealing the gold the other is shipping cross-country
The getaway by
Ethan Hawke(
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100 editions published between 1972 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 1,020 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A convict leaves jail in Texas on a parole arranged by a crooked politician, and promptly joins his wife in planning a bank robbery
100 editions published between 1972 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 1,020 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A convict leaves jail in Texas on a parole arranged by a crooked politician, and promptly joins his wife in planning a bank robbery
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid by
Sam Peckinpah(
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97 editions published between 1973 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 909 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of Billy The Kid's oldest friends is now a sheriff and has vowed to hunt him down
97 editions published between 1973 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 909 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of Billy The Kid's oldest friends is now a sheriff and has vowed to hunt him down
Major Dundee by
Sam Peckinpah(
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53 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 645 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Union major late in the Civil War takes it upon himself to punish a band of Apaches who murdered a ranch family and fled into Mexico. Being short of troops he uses Confederate prisoners, ex-slaves and criminals to accomplish his goal
53 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 645 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Union major late in the Civil War takes it upon himself to punish a band of Apaches who murdered a ranch family and fled into Mexico. Being short of troops he uses Confederate prisoners, ex-slaves and criminals to accomplish his goal
The ballad of Cable Hogue by
Sam Peckinpah(
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33 editions published between 1969 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 639 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A prospector discovers a waterhole after being left for dead in the desert by his double-crossing partners. When his ex-partners visit the well, a surprise awaits them
33 editions published between 1969 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 639 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A prospector discovers a waterhole after being left for dead in the desert by his double-crossing partners. When his ex-partners visit the well, a surprise awaits them
Junior Bonner by
Sam Peckinpah(
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43 editions published between 1971 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 636 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"With his bronco-busting career on its last legs, Junior Bonner heads to his hometown to try his luck in the annual rodeo. But his fond childhood memories are shattered when he finds his family torn apart by his greedy brother and hard-drinking father. Now Junior must break the wildest bull in the West to bring his family together for one final moment of cowboy glory."--Container
43 editions published between 1971 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 636 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"With his bronco-busting career on its last legs, Junior Bonner heads to his hometown to try his luck in the annual rodeo. But his fond childhood memories are shattered when he finds his family torn apart by his greedy brother and hard-drinking father. Now Junior must break the wildest bull in the West to bring his family together for one final moment of cowboy glory."--Container
Invasion of the body snatchers by
Don Siegel(
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6 editions published between 1956 and 2002 in English and held by 543 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Plant-like extraterrestrials have invaded Santa Mira, a small town in California, replicating the villagers in giant seed "pods" and taking possession of their souls while they sleep. In a terrifying race for his life, Dr. Miles Bennell escapes to warn the world of the deadly invasion of the pod people
6 editions published between 1956 and 2002 in English and held by 543 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Plant-like extraterrestrials have invaded Santa Mira, a small town in California, replicating the villagers in giant seed "pods" and taking possession of their souls while they sleep. In a terrifying race for his life, Dr. Miles Bennell escapes to warn the world of the deadly invasion of the pod people
Cross of iron by
Sam Peckinpah(
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48 editions published between 1977 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 491 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Centers on Corporal Steiner, an accomplished but war-weary combat veteran, leading a group of German soldiers on the Russian front. Steiner gets replaced by Stransky who's only goal is to get the iron cross, Germany's highest medal
48 editions published between 1977 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 491 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Centers on Corporal Steiner, an accomplished but war-weary combat veteran, leading a group of German soldiers on the Russian front. Steiner gets replaced by Stransky who's only goal is to get the iron cross, Germany's highest medal
Bring me the head of Alfredo Garcia by
Sam Peckinpah(
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37 editions published between 1974 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A violent story of a down-and-out piano player in search of the severed head of a gigolo for which there is a million-dollar bounty
37 editions published between 1974 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A violent story of a down-and-out piano player in search of the severed head of a gigolo for which there is a million-dollar bounty
Convoy by
Sam Peckinpah(
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58 editions published between 1978 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Truckers form a mile long "convoy" in support of a trucker's vendetta with an abusive sheriff
58 editions published between 1978 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Truckers form a mile long "convoy" in support of a trucker's vendetta with an abusive sheriff
The Osterman weekend by
Sam Peckinpah(
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49 editions published between 1983 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The host of an investigative news show is convinced by the CIA that the friends he has invited to a weekend in the country are engaged in a conspiracy that threatens national security in this adaptation of the Robert Ludlum novel. Director 'Bloody' Sam Peckinpah's final film
49 editions published between 1983 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The host of an investigative news show is convinced by the CIA that the friends he has invited to a weekend in the country are engaged in a conspiracy that threatens national security in this adaptation of the Robert Ludlum novel. Director 'Bloody' Sam Peckinpah's final film
The deadly companions by
Sam Peckinpah(
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41 editions published between 1961 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Yellowleg escorts Kit Tilden through hostile Apache territory to bury her son, whom he accidentally shot while trying to stop a robbery. A couple of shady characters, Turk and Billy Keplinger, are recruited to ride along--for reasons only Yellowleg knows
41 editions published between 1961 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Yellowleg escorts Kit Tilden through hostile Apache territory to bury her son, whom he accidentally shot while trying to stop a robbery. A couple of shady characters, Turk and Billy Keplinger, are recruited to ride along--for reasons only Yellowleg knows
The Killer elite by
Sam Peckinpah(
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33 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
James Caan plays a man who learns that his trade - assassination, gunplay, martial arts - is ultimately a one-way street to extermination. Robert Duvall is his partner and friend who savagely betrays him. Rebuilding his shattered body, Caan is determined to square accounts once and for all - and Duvall knows it
33 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
James Caan plays a man who learns that his trade - assassination, gunplay, martial arts - is ultimately a one-way street to extermination. Robert Duvall is his partner and friend who savagely betrays him. Rebuilding his shattered body, Caan is determined to square accounts once and for all - and Duvall knows it
Greatest classic films collection(
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 139 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The wild bunch: After a botched robbery attempt in Texas, Pike Bishop and his gang head across the Rio Grande and into Mexico. They are pursued by bounty hunters hired to prevent the gang from robbing the rail depot. Bishop's gang extend their time in Mexico when they meet a Mexican general who wants them to rob a U.S. train carrying arms
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 139 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The wild bunch: After a botched robbery attempt in Texas, Pike Bishop and his gang head across the Rio Grande and into Mexico. They are pursued by bounty hunters hired to prevent the gang from robbing the rail depot. Bishop's gang extend their time in Mexico when they meet a Mexican general who wants them to rob a U.S. train carrying arms
Turner classic movies greatest classic films collection(
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4 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 124 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid: An aging Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons--his sole purpose being to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid--www.imdb.com
4 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 124 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid: An aging Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons--his sole purpose being to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid--www.imdb.com
Villa rides(
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4 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in English and held by 105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look at Pancho Villa and his role in the Mexican Revolution
4 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in English and held by 105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look at Pancho Villa and his role in the Mexican Revolution
Riot in cell block 11(
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7 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 98 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A ripped-from-the-headlines social-problem picture about inmates' rights that was inspired by a recent spate of uprisings in American prisons ... shot on location at Folsom State Prison, with real inmates and guards as extras"--Container
7 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 98 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A ripped-from-the-headlines social-problem picture about inmates' rights that was inspired by a recent spate of uprisings in American prisons ... shot on location at Folsom State Prison, with real inmates and guards as extras"--Container
Classic westerns collector's set(
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 97 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four western films on one DVD
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 97 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four western films on one DVD
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Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Bliss, Michael 1947- Author Editor
- Borgnine, Ernest 1917-2012 Other Performer Actor
- Feldman, Phil 1922-1991 Producer
- Fielding, Jerry 1922-1980 Arranger Musician Bibliographic antecedent Conductor Author Composer
- Kristofferson, Kris Other Performer Actor
- Green, Walon Other Writer of accompanying material Scenarist Conceptor Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Author
- Seydor, Paul 1947- Author of screenplay Author Producer Director
- Johnson, Ben 1918-1996 Other Performer Actor
- O'Brien, Edmond 1915-1985 Performer Actor
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Actresses American Civil War (1861-1865) Americans Apache Indians Automobile racing drivers Bank robberies Betrayal Billy,--the Kid Boetticher, Budd, Boundaries California Criminals Detectives Doppelgängers Electronic surveillance England Fugitives from justice Gangs Garrett, Pat F.--(Pat Floyd), Harassment Home invasion Human-alien encounters Interpersonal relations Kidnapping Life on other planets Male friendship Mann, Anthony, Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Married people Mexico Motion picture producers and directors Murder--Investigation North America--Mexican-American Border Region Outlaws Peckinpah, Sam, Pike, Robert L., Revenge Revolution (Mexico : 1910-1920) Rural conditions Screenwriters Sexual harassment of women Southern States Stagecoach robberies Texas Train robberies United States United States, West Violence in motion pictures Williams, Gordon M.,
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Alternative Names
Peckimpah, Sam, 1925-1984
Peckinpah, David.
Peckinpah, David 1925-1984
Peckinpah, David S., 1925-1984
Peckinpah, David Samuel.
Peckinpah, David Samuel 1925-1984
Peckinpah, Sam
Peckinpah, Samuel.
Peckinpah, Samuel 1925-1984
Sam Peckinpach
Sam Peckinpah americký režisér
Sam Peckinpah Amerikaans filmregisseur
Sam Peckinpah amerykański reżyser filmowy
Sam Peckinpah cineasta
Sam Peckinpah pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
Sam Peckinpah regista statunitense
Sam Peckinpah scénariste et réalisateur américain
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Σαμ Πέκινπα
Пекинпа, Сэм
Сам Пекинпа
Сем Пекинпо
סם פקינפה
סם פקינפה שחקן אמריקאי
سام پکینپا بازیگر، فیلمنامهنویس، تهیهکننده، و کارگردان آمریکایی
แซม เพกคินพาห์
샘 페킨파
페킨파, 샘 1925-1984
サム・ペキンパー
ペキンパー, サム
山姆·畢京柏
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