Landis, John 1950-
Overview
| Works: | 344 works in 1,398 publications in 8 languages and 22,407 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Action and adventure films Musical films Detective and mystery films College life films Horror films Science fiction films Western films Road films |
| Roles: | Director, Author of screenplay, Author, Actor, Interviewee, Scenarist, Restager , Author of introduction, fmd, Other, Film editor, Performer, Conceptor, Speaker, Bibliographic antecedent, Producer |
| 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 )
- John Landis by Alberto Farina( Book )
- Trial watch( Visual )
- The American nightmare( Visual )
- Funeral for young actress killed on movie set by Mike Sergieff( Visual )
- John Landis ready to testify by Mike Sergieff( Visual )
- John and Deborah Landis during trial by Dean Musgrove( Visual )
- John Landis in court by Mike Mullen( Visual )
- John and Deborah Landis in court by Michael Haering( Visual )
- Funeral for Vic Morrow by James Ruebsamen( Visual )
- John Landis in court by Paul Chinn( Visual )
- John Landis with his wife, Deborah, after the verdict by Mike Sergieff( Visual )
- John Landis testifying by Michael Haering( Visual )
- John Landis testifies by Michael Haering( Visual )
- John and Deborah Landis with attorney Jim Neal by Michael Haering( Visual )
- Outrageous conduct : art, ego, and the Twilight zone case by Stephen Farber( Recording )
- John and Deborah Landis at film premiere by Anne Knudsen( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
John Landis
The Blues Brothers by
John Landis(
Visual
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188 editions published between 1980 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 2,749 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
188 editions published between 1980 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 2,749 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
)
69 editions published between 1978 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,352 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Faber College has one frat house so disreputable it will take anyone. The campus's 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
69 editions published between 1978 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,352 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Faber College has one frat house so disreputable it will take anyone. The campus's 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
)
54 editions published between 1983 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,637 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
54 editions published between 1983 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,637 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
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82 editions published between 1981 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,571 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
82 editions published between 1981 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,571 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
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20 editions published between 1988 and 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 1,263 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
20 editions published between 1988 and 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 1,263 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
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11 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in English and held by 1,242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mystery story based on the famous Parker Bros. game, including three surprise alternative endings
11 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in English and held by 1,242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mystery story based on the famous Parker Bros. game, including three surprise alternative endings
Three Amigos! by
John Landis(
Visual
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38 editions published between 1986 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 1,126 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
38 editions published between 1986 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 1,126 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
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17 editions published between 1985 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 903 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about two would-be spies who are dupes in an evil mastermind's plan to take over the world
17 editions published between 1985 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 903 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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19 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 715 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!
19 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 715 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
John Landis(
Visual
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16 editions published between 1983 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 544 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 3 languages and held by 544 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four separate stories that take place in a mysterious fifth dimension of imagination
Beverly Hills cop III(
Visual
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24 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 521 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Detroit cop Axel Foley returns and is in pursuit of the bad guys at LA's popular theme park, WonderWorld
24 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 521 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Detroit cop Axel Foley returns and is in pursuit of the bad guys at LA's popular theme park, WonderWorld
T.A.M.I. show : teenage awards music international(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 480 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 480 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
The Kentucky fried movie by
John Landis(
Visual
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34 editions published between 1977 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Skits satirize movies, television programs and other features of modern day life
34 editions published between 1977 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Skits satirize movies, television programs and other features of modern day life
Blues Brothers 2000 by
John Landis(
Visual
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42 editions published between 1998 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sequel to the Blues Brothers. After Eighteen years in prison one of the brothers decides to reunite the band to compete at a battle of the bands
42 editions published between 1998 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sequel to the Blues Brothers. After Eighteen years in prison one of the brothers decides to reunite the band to compete at a battle of the bands
Battle for the planet of the apes by Blue Wave(
Visual
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6 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in English and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of human mutants and a band of militant gorillas threaten to break the peace of the ape tribe and overthrow the leadership of the benevolent Caesar
6 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in English and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of human mutants and a band of militant gorillas threaten to break the peace of the ape tribe and overthrow the leadership of the benevolent Caesar
Roger Corman : king of the B movie : crab monsters, teenage cavemen, and candy stripe nurses by
Chris Nashawaty(
)
3 editions published between 2013 and 2016 in English and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses is an outrageously rollicking account of the life and career of Roger Corman-one of the most prolific and successful independent producers, directors, and writers of all time, and self-proclaimed king of the B movie. As told by Corman himself and graduates of "The Corman Film School," including Peter Bogdanovich, James Cameron, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert De Niro, and Martin Scorsese, this comprehensive oral history takes readers behind the scenes of more than six decades of American cinema, as now-legendary directors and actors candidly unspool recollections of working with Corman, continually one-upping one another with tales of the years before their big breaks. Crab Monsters is supplemented with dozens of full-color reproductions of classic Corman movie posters; behind-the-scenes photographs and ephemera (many taken from Corman's personal archive); and critical essays on Corman's most daring films-including The Intruder, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Big Doll House- that make the case for Corman as an artist like no other. Praise for Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses: "This new coffee table book, brimming with outrageous stills from many of Corman's hundreds of films, looks at the wild career of the starmaker who was largely responsible for so much of the Hollywood we know today."--New York Post "Vividly illustrated." -People "An enthusiastic ode to colorful, seat-of-your-pants filmmaking, this one's hard to beat." -Booklist (starred review) "It includes in-depth aesthetic appreciations of ten of Corman's movies, which, taken together, make a compelling case for Corman as an artist." -Hollywood.com "Author Nashawaty deftly describes how Corman's legacy is far more nuanced than most realize." -American Way magazine "Outrageously entertaining ..." -Parade magazine "Endlessly fascinating." -PopMatters.com "You'd think it'd be impossible for any writer to put together a Roger Corman biography that's anywhere near as fun as his movies, but Entertainment Weekly writer/critic Chris Nashawaty has done just that." -Complex magazine
3 editions published between 2013 and 2016 in English and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses is an outrageously rollicking account of the life and career of Roger Corman-one of the most prolific and successful independent producers, directors, and writers of all time, and self-proclaimed king of the B movie. As told by Corman himself and graduates of "The Corman Film School," including Peter Bogdanovich, James Cameron, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert De Niro, and Martin Scorsese, this comprehensive oral history takes readers behind the scenes of more than six decades of American cinema, as now-legendary directors and actors candidly unspool recollections of working with Corman, continually one-upping one another with tales of the years before their big breaks. Crab Monsters is supplemented with dozens of full-color reproductions of classic Corman movie posters; behind-the-scenes photographs and ephemera (many taken from Corman's personal archive); and critical essays on Corman's most daring films-including The Intruder, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Big Doll House- that make the case for Corman as an artist like no other. Praise for Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses: "This new coffee table book, brimming with outrageous stills from many of Corman's hundreds of films, looks at the wild career of the starmaker who was largely responsible for so much of the Hollywood we know today."--New York Post "Vividly illustrated." -People "An enthusiastic ode to colorful, seat-of-your-pants filmmaking, this one's hard to beat." -Booklist (starred review) "It includes in-depth aesthetic appreciations of ten of Corman's movies, which, taken together, make a compelling case for Corman as an artist." -Hollywood.com "Author Nashawaty deftly describes how Corman's legacy is far more nuanced than most realize." -American Way magazine "Outrageously entertaining ..." -Parade magazine "Endlessly fascinating." -PopMatters.com "You'd think it'd be impossible for any writer to put together a Roger Corman biography that's anywhere near as fun as his movies, but Entertainment Weekly writer/critic Chris Nashawaty has done just that." -Complex magazine
Burke & Hare by
John Landis(
Visual
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28 editions published between 2010 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 339 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
28 editions published between 2010 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 339 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
Oscar by
John Landis(
Visual
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8 editions published between 1991 and 2018 in English and held by 277 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
8 editions published between 1991 and 2018 in English and held by 277 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
Into the night by
John Landis(
Visual
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20 editions published between 1984 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ed Orkin is an insomniac with a cheating wife and a dull job. His chances for excitement look hopeless until a mysterious blond named Diana drops onto the hood of his car. Diana leads him on a merry and murderous chase where the payoff could be in dollars or death
20 editions published between 1984 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ed Orkin is an insomniac with a cheating wife and a dull job. His chances for excitement look hopeless until a mysterious blond named Diana drops onto the hood of his car. Diana leads him on a merry and murderous chase where the payoff could be in dollars or death
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 234 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 234 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
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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 pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
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
জন ল্যান্ডিস
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
約翰·藍迪斯
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