Landis, John 1950-
Overview
| Works: | 366 works in 1,385 publications in 8 languages and 21,455 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Action and adventure films Musical films Horror films Detective and mystery films Science fiction films Werewolf films Road films Western films |
| Roles: | Director, Author of screenplay, Author, Actor, Instrumentalist, Interviewee, Scenarist, Performer, Restager , Author of introduction, Conductor, Film editor, Other, fmd, Conceptor, Bibliographic antecedent, Editor, Producer, Arranger |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
John Landis
- Outrageous conduct : art, ego, and the Twilight zone case by Stephen Farber( Book )
- Special effects : disaster at Twilight zone : the tragedy and the trial by Ron LaBrecque( Book )
- John Landis by Giulia D'Agnolo Vallan( Book )
- The Landis family of Lancaster County : a comprehensive history of the Landis folk from the martyrs' era to the arrival of the first Swiss settlers, giving their numerous lineal descendants ; also, an accurate record of members in the rebellion, with a sketch of the start and subsequent growth of Landisville and Landis Valley, and a complete directory of living Landis adults, etc., etc. by D. B Landis( Book )
- John Landis by Alberto Farina( Book )
- The Landis genealogy by Norman A Landis( Book )
- Trial watch( Visual )
- The American nightmare( Visual )
- John Landis ready to testify by Mike Sergieff( Visual )
- John and Deborah Landis at film premiere by Anne Knudsen( Visual )
- John and Deborah Landis with attorney Jim Neal by Michael Haering( Visual )
- John Landis in court by Mike Mullen( Visual )
- John Landis with his wife, Deborah, after the verdict by Mike Sergieff( Visual )
- John and Deborah Landis during trial by Dean Musgrove( Visual )
- Ancestors and descendants of "Hill" John Landis (1779-1858) of Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania by Emmert F Bittinger( Book )
- Funeral for Vic Morrow by James Ruebsamen( Visual )
- John Landis Cabinetworks : we build custom furniture and cabinetry using hand made techniques and the finest solid domestic and improted, exotic hardwoods( Visual )
- John Landis testifies by Michael Haering( Visual )
- John Landis in court by Paul Chinn( Visual )
- John Landis testifying by Michael Haering( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
John Landis
The Blues Brothers by
John Landis(
Visual
)
247 editions published between 1980 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 2,933 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After Jake Blues is released from prison, he and brother Elwood go to visit the old home where they were raised by nuns. They learn the church is no longer supporting the institution and will sell the place to the education authority. The only way to keep the place open is if the $5000 tax on the property is paid within the next 11 days. The brothers want to help and decide to put their blues band back together and raise the money by staging a big show. As they set off on their "mission from god" they seem to make more enemies than friends along the way
247 editions published between 1980 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 2,933 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After Jake Blues is released from prison, he and brother Elwood go to visit the old home where they were raised by nuns. They learn the church is no longer supporting the institution and will sell the place to the education authority. The only way to keep the place open is if the $5000 tax on the property is paid within the next 11 days. The brothers want to help and decide to put their blues band back together and raise the money by staging a big show. As they set off on their "mission from god" they seem to make more enemies than friends along the way
National Lampoon's Animal house by
John Landis(
Visual
)
72 editions published between 1978 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Faber College has one frat house so disreputable it will take anyone. The campuses only other frat house is full of white, anglo-saxon, rich young men that no one can stand except Dean Wormer. The dean enlists the help of their fraternity to get the boys of Delta House off campus. The dean's plan comes into play just before the homecoming parade
72 editions published between 1978 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Faber College has one frat house so disreputable it will take anyone. The campuses only other frat house is full of white, anglo-saxon, rich young men that no one can stand except Dean Wormer. The dean enlists the help of their fraternity to get the boys of Delta House off campus. The dean's plan comes into play just before the homecoming parade
Trading places by
John Landis(
Visual
)
46 editions published between 1983 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,548 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The rich Duke Brothers wager on whether a born loser like Billy Ray Valentine, a hustler from the ghetto, can become as successful as Winthorpe, a wealthy investment executive, if put in the proper environment--and would a prig like Winthorpe turn to a life of crime if he were to lose it all
46 editions published between 1983 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,548 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The rich Duke Brothers wager on whether a born loser like Billy Ray Valentine, a hustler from the ghetto, can become as successful as Winthorpe, a wealthy investment executive, if put in the proper environment--and would a prig like Winthorpe turn to a life of crime if he were to lose it all
An American werewolf in London by
John Landis(
Visual
)
80 editions published between 1981 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's a rainy night on the Welsh moors. Two American students on a walking tour of Europe trudge on to the next town, when suddenly the air is pierced by an unearthly howl ... Three weeks later, one is dead and the other is in the hospital
80 editions published between 1981 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's a rainy night on the Welsh moors. Two American students on a walking tour of Europe trudge on to the next town, when suddenly the air is pierced by an unearthly howl ... Three weeks later, one is dead and the other is in the hospital
Coming to America by
Shari Headley(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pampered African Prince Akeem is a rebel who is against an arranged marriage and heads to Queens, New York to find a new bride. His regal father agrees to allow the prince 40 days to roam the U.S., sending the prince's faithful retainer Semmi along to make sure nothing untoward happens. To avoid fortune hunters, Prince Akeem conceals his true identity and gets a "regular" guy job at a fast-food restaurant
34 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pampered African Prince Akeem is a rebel who is against an arranged marriage and heads to Queens, New York to find a new bride. His regal father agrees to allow the prince 40 days to roam the U.S., sending the prince's faithful retainer Semmi along to make sure nothing untoward happens. To avoid fortune hunters, Prince Akeem conceals his true identity and gets a "regular" guy job at a fast-food restaurant
Clue by
Eileen Brennan(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1985 and 2013 in English and French and held by 1,152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Six guests are invited to a strange house and must cooperate with the staff to solve a murder mystery
9 editions published between 1985 and 2013 in English and French and held by 1,152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Six guests are invited to a strange house and must cooperate with the staff to solve a murder mystery
Three Amigos! by
John Landis(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1986 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,044 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three silent film actors are in over their heads when a small Mexican town, which mistakes their on screen exploits as truth, hires them to defeat the bandits that are harassing their town
32 editions published between 1986 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,044 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three silent film actors are in over their heads when a small Mexican town, which mistakes their on screen exploits as truth, hires them to defeat the bandits that are harassing their town
Spies like us by
John Landis(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1985 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about two would-be spies who are dupes in an evil mastermind's plan to take over the world
11 editions published between 1985 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about two would-be spies who are dupes in an evil mastermind's plan to take over the world
Monsters in the movies : 100 years of cinematic nightmares by
John Landis(
Book
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15 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 674 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Landis presents a personal celebration of the greatest monsters ever to rampage across the silver screen. He also explores the origins of vampires, zombies, and werewolves; reveals the secrets of legendary special-effects wizards; and converses with leading movie makers. Open your eyes to a fascinating world of movies: some classics, some quirky, some forgotten, and some unforgettable crazy!
15 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 674 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Landis presents a personal celebration of the greatest monsters ever to rampage across the silver screen. He also explores the origins of vampires, zombies, and werewolves; reveals the secrets of legendary special-effects wizards; and converses with leading movie makers. Open your eyes to a fascinating world of movies: some classics, some quirky, some forgotten, and some unforgettable crazy!
Twilight zone : the movie by
Steven Spielberg(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1983 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 546 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four separate stories that take place in a mysterious fifth dimension of imagination
16 editions published between 1983 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 546 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four separate stories that take place in a mysterious fifth dimension of imagination
T.A.M.I. show : teenage awards music international(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces the Swinging '60s to America with the first concert movie of the rock era, and captures such superstars as the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, and many other Motown and British Invasion acts in their early prime. Includes commentary, radio spots, and booklet
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces the Swinging '60s to America with the first concert movie of the rock era, and captures such superstars as the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, and many other Motown and British Invasion acts in their early prime. Includes commentary, radio spots, and booklet
Beverly Hills cop III(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1994 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills to investigate Wonder World, an amusement park front for a criminal operation
20 editions published between 1994 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills to investigate Wonder World, an amusement park front for a criminal operation
Mayflower descendents and their marriages for two generations after the landing : including a short history of the church
of the Pilgrim founders of New England by
John Landis(
Book
)
28 editions published between 1922 and 1998 in English and held by 372 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Landis lists, in very concise form, the Mayflower passengers, their children and their grandchildren, with records of births, deaths, and marriages as far as known. He also includes a copy of the famous Mayflower Compact, as well as a short history of the Church of the Pilgrim Fathers of New England.--Amazon.com
28 editions published between 1922 and 1998 in English and held by 372 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Landis lists, in very concise form, the Mayflower passengers, their children and their grandchildren, with records of births, deaths, and marriages as far as known. He also includes a copy of the famous Mayflower Compact, as well as a short history of the Church of the Pilgrim Fathers of New England.--Amazon.com
Battle for the planet of the apes by Twentieth Century Fox(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1973 and 2006 in English and held by 363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten years after conquering the Earth, ape leader Caesar wants the ruling apes and enslaved humans to live in peace. But warring factions of apes led by a militant gorilla general as well as various human groups threaten the stability
4 editions published between 1973 and 2006 in English and held by 363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten years after conquering the Earth, ape leader Caesar wants the ruling apes and enslaved humans to live in peace. But warring factions of apes led by a militant gorilla general as well as various human groups threaten the stability
Burke & Hare by
John Landis(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 2010 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 352 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the 1820's. William Burke and William Hare luck into some easy money when they discover they can sell a fresh cadaver to Dr. Knox at Edinburgh Medical College for dissection. However, the next cadaver is not quite so easy to obtain, and when word gets out of how profitable the trade is, the duo find themselves blackmailed and in dire need of more bodies. Based on a true story
25 editions published between 2010 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 352 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the 1820's. William Burke and William Hare luck into some easy money when they discover they can sell a fresh cadaver to Dr. Knox at Edinburgh Medical College for dissection. However, the next cadaver is not quite so easy to obtain, and when word gets out of how profitable the trade is, the duo find themselves blackmailed and in dire need of more bodies. Based on a true story
The Kentucky fried movie by
John Landis(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1977 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Skits satirize movies, television programs and other features of modern day life
32 editions published between 1977 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Skits satirize movies, television programs and other features of modern day life
Oscar by
Luc Petton(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1991 and 2012 in English and German and held by 260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chicago's top gangster Snaps Provolone promises his father he'll quit the life of crime. As he tries to get out of the rackets, however, he finds going straight is the toughest job he's ever pulled
7 editions published between 1991 and 2012 in English and German and held by 260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chicago's top gangster Snaps Provolone promises his father he'll quit the life of crime. As he tries to get out of the rackets, however, he finds going straight is the toughest job he's ever pulled
Forrest J. Ackerman's world of science fiction by
Forrest J Ackerman(
Book
)
2 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in French and English and held by 243 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This look at science fiction "is heavily illustrated with classic sci-fi books jackets; great, colorful images from long-out-of-print magazines; and a comprehensive 20th-century photo collection of classic actors, creepy reptiles, and "gi-ants" that will thrill the sci-fi connoisseur."--Jacket
2 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in French and English and held by 243 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This look at science fiction "is heavily illustrated with classic sci-fi books jackets; great, colorful images from long-out-of-print magazines; and a comprehensive 20th-century photo collection of classic actors, creepy reptiles, and "gi-ants" that will thrill the sci-fi connoisseur."--Jacket
For the birds by
Laurence Trott(
)
2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Innocent blood by
John Landis(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1992 and 1999 in 4 languages and held by 231 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy about a vampire who puts Pittsburgh in peril when she fails to kill off one of her victims, a mob boss who realizes how lucky he is to be a vampire with deadly powers
12 editions published between 1992 and 1999 in 4 languages and held by 231 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy about a vampire who puts Pittsburgh in peril when she fails to kill off one of her victims, a mob boss who realizes how lucky he is to be a vampire with deadly powers
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Related Identities
- Bernstein, Elmer Author Musician Composer
- Folsey, George Jr Other Producer Film editor
- Aykroyd, Dan Other Interviewee Performer Conceptor Author of screenplay Actor Composer
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
- Belushi, John Other Performer Musician Scenarist Author Actor
- Murphy, Eddie 1961- Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Performer Conceptor Actor
- Universal Pictures (Firm)
- Landis, Deborah Nadoolman
- Matheson, Tim 1947- Performer Actor
- Katz, Stephen M. Other Cinematographer Illustrator Photographer
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Associated Subjects
Africa Aging American students--Travel Apes Blues (Music) Blues musicians Board games Brigands and robbers Brothers California--Los Angeles College freshmen College students Comedians England--London Europe Ex-convicts Families Farces Fast food restaurants Food service employees Fugitives from justice Fund raising Greek letter societies Illinois--Chicago Landis, John, Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Men--Sexual behavior Mexico Monsters in motion pictures Murder New York (State)--New York New York (State)--New York--Queens Nuclear warfare Outlaws Parades Popular music Princes Rhythm and blues music Rock groups Rock music Social status Spielberg, Steven, Spies Stockbrokers Toleration Trials (Homicide) Twilight zone (Motion picture) United States Werewolves
Alternative Names
Ioannes Landis
John Landis Amerikaans filmregisseur
John Landis amerikanischer Filmregisseur, Drehbuchautor, Produzent und Schauspieler
John Landis cineasta estadounidense
John Landis Director, produtor e guionista estadounidense
John Landis réalisateur, acteur, producteur de cinéma et scénariste américain
John Landis regista statunitense
John Landis reżyser amerykański
Джон Лендіс
Джон Лэндис
ג'ון לנדיס
ג'ון לנדיס שחקן אמריקאי
جان لندیس بازیگر، فیلمنامهنویس، تهیهکننده، و کارگردان آمریکایی
جون لانديس
ჯონ ლენდისი
랜디스, 존 1950-
존 랜디스
ジョン・ランディス
ランディス, ジョン
约翰·兰迪斯
Languages
English
(553)
German (49)
French (36)
Italian (21)
Multiple languages (20)
Spanish (15)
Japanese (2)
Dutch (2)
German (49)
French (36)
Italian (21)
Multiple languages (20)
Spanish (15)
Japanese (2)
Dutch (2)
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