Oliver Stone
Oliver Stone is an acclaimed American filmmaker and screenwriter known for his provocative films that often explore controversial themes. He gained fame with works such as 'Platoon,' 'JFK,' and 'Natural Born Killers.' Stone is recognized for his intense storytelling style and strong political commentary, often... Read More
Known for
Platoon (1986)
As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality...
Natural Born Killers (1994)
Two young lovers embark on a blood-drenched killing spree that quickly propels them to celebrity status. When the killers start to live up to...
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| 2025 |
Breakdown: 1975In 1975, as America faced social and political upheaval, filmmakers turned chaos into art. |
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| 2025 |
Truth and Lies: Who Killed JFK?An exploration of the historical event and the culture of conspiracy surrounding the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy. |
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| 2025 |
RFK: LegacyFrom the turmoil of the 1960s to the chaos of today, RFK: Legacy follows the father-son journey of two political... |
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| 2025 |
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of WordsA feature documentary profiling the most revered screenwriter in movie history, Paddy Chayefsky stands alone as the only writer to... |
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| 2025 | Self - director, subject | ||
| 2024 |
LulaAn intimate and revelatory portrait of one of the world’s most influential political figures, Lula explores the rise, fall and... |
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| 2024 |
The Tucker Carlson ShowThe most interesting people in the world join Tucker in his home. |
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| 2024 |
QazaqA documentary that explores the challenges, misconceptions, and difficulties in being the last of the Soviet republics to declare independence... |
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| 2023 |
Cannes UncutLooks at the glamour, red carpets, movies, craziness, stunts, deals, parties and personalities that have been part of the Cannes... |
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| 2023 |
100 Years of Warner Bros.Tracing a century of movie and TV history, these four documentary specials explore the unparalleled global impact of Warner Bros.... |
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| 2023 |
Nuclear NowWith unprecedented access to the nuclear industry in France, Russia, and the United States, Nuclear Now explores the possibility for... |
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| 2022 |
EnnioA portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved... |
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| 2022 |
Icahn: The Restless BillionaireExplore the contradictions at the heart of famed financier Carl Icahn. A polarizing figure described as both an activist investor... |
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| 2022 |
Theaters of WarIf you’ve seen Top Gun or Transformers, you may have wondered: Does all of that military machinery on screen come... |
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| 2022 |
Michael Cimino, God Bless AmericaA road-movie narrated by Michael Cimino (recorded by the documentary's director during their journey together across the United States), and... |
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| 2021 |
JFK: Destiny BetrayedThirty years after the release of his film JFK (1991), filmmaker Oliver Stone reviews recently declassified evidence related to the... |
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| 2021 |
JFK Revisited: Through the Looking GlassThirty years after the release of his film JFK (1991), filmmaker Oliver Stone reviews recently declassified evidence related to the... |
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| 2021 |
Once Upon a Time in QueensThe story of the 1986 Mets, one of the most dominating, infamous, and magical teams of all time. The series... |
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| 2021 |
Qazaq: History of the Golden ManDocumentary series about Nursultan Nazarbayev, former dictator of Kazakhstan |
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| 2021 | Self | ||
| 2021 |
Hannibal Hopkins & Sir AnthonyHopkins’ career has spanned several decades, which is why we will also use many interviews that he gave throughout his... |
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| 2021 | Self | ||
| 2021 |
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood LegendWho has ever compared Reservoir Dogs? What are “Open Road” and “New World Disorder”? Why is Harvey Keitel a fairy... |
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| 2020 | Self | ||
| 2019 | Self | ||
| 2019 |
1994Archival video and new interviews examine Mexican politics in 1994, a year marked by the rise of the EZLN and... |
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| 2019 |
Revealing UkraineA sequel of Oliver Stone-produced conspiracy film "Ukraine on Fire", analyzing the current political backstage and its supposed dangerous potential... |
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| 2019 |
Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period EpicThe history of the peplum genre, known as sword-and-sandal cinema, set in Antiquity, from the silent film era to the... |
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| 2018 |
MoochAnthony "The Mooch" Scaramucci may have been the shortest tenured White House Communications Director, but he sure left a big... |
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| 2017 |
Once upon a time on Wall StreetDocumentary on Oliver Stone's Wall Street. |
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| 2017 |
The Putin InterviewsA revealing series of interviews between renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone and Vladimir Putin in which the Russian President speaks candidly... |
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| 2016 |
Ukraine on FireUkraine. Across its eastern border is Russia and to its west-Europe. For centuries, it has been at the center of... |
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| 2015 |
Mindfulness: Be Happy NowMindfulness is the art of simply being present. From Oprah to Phil Jackson to Anderson Cooper, it's an art practiced... |
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| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
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| 2015 |
Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSome of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series... |
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| 2015 |
French Cinema Mon AmourFrench Cinema Mon Amour is an ensemble film in which each contributor brings their own voice, their own particular approach,... |
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| 2015 |
Brand: A Second ComingComic Russell Brand uses drugs, sex and fame in a quest for happiness, only to find it remains elusive. As... |
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| 2014 |
The Weight of Chains 2'The Weight of Chains 2' is a documentary film largely dealing with the effects of the Washington Consensus economic doctrine... |
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| 2014 |
Hollywood BankerHow Frans Afman, a banker from the Netherlands, developed a new system for film financing, revolutionized independent filmmaking in Hollywood,... |
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| 2014 |
Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-RogerThis inspiring documentary follows the life and times of Dr. John-Roger - NY Times #1 Bestselling Author and Spiritual Wayshower.... |
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| 2014 |
My Friend HugoOliver Stone presents a tribute to a friend one year after his death, the friend in question was the Venezuelan... |
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| 2013 |
The Ghosts of JejuDocumentary about the struggle of the people of Jeju Island, South Korea. Set in the context of the U.S. presence... |
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| 2013 |
Project Censored the Movie'Project Censored: The Movie' explores media censorship in our society by exposing important stories that corporate media fails to report/under... |
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| 2013 |
MiliusThe life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential storytellers of his generation. |
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| 2013 |
LT: The Life & TimesLT: The Life & Times, a feature-length documentary film chronicling the spectacular on-field Hall of Fame NFL career of Lawrence... |
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| 2012 |
Stanley Kubrick in FocusSpielberg, Soderbergh, Stone, Friedkin, Scorsese and others tell how Kubrick's directorial style influenced them and how his unique style was... |
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| 2012 |
Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United StatesOliver Stone's re-examination of under-reported events in American history. |
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| 2012 |
The Untold History Of The United StatesOliver Stone charts the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present. |
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| 2012 |
Casting ByThis essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a... |
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| 2012 |
A Night at the Movies: Hollywood Goes to WashingtonA survey of movies about politics, with clips from several films and interviews with filmmakers and actors. |
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| 2012 |
Greystone ParkIn October 2009, the filmmakers went into an abandoned psychiatric hospital to explore the 'haunted' institution, famous for its radical... |
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| 2012 |
Castro in WinterAfter directing two documentaries on Fidel Castro in 2002 ("Comandante") and 2003 ("Looking for Fidel"), filmmaker Oliver Stone returned to... |
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| 2011 |
The UndefeatedA documentary that chronicles Sarah Palin's pre-political life; her tenure as Governor of Alaska, and her time spent as John... |
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| 2011 |
Turning Like ClockworkA look back on A Clockwork Orange |
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| 2010 |
The InvocationAn exploration of the notion of 'God' and World Peace through Religion, Spirituality, History, Science, Politics and Arts. |
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| 2010 |
Rock Poet: Jim MorrisonJim Morrison considered himself first a Poet, and subsequently a Rock Star and sex symbol. “ROCK POET” tells his story.... |
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| 2009 |
South of the BorderA road trip across five countries to explore the social and political movements as well as the mainstream media's misperception... |
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| 2007 |
Cannes: All AccessFrom its simple beginnings in 1939 in a sleepy beach town in the south of France, the prestigious Cannes Film... |
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| 2007 |
Influence And Appreciation: A Martin Scorsese TributeFilmmakers examine the work and influence of Martin Scorsese on modern cinema |
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| 2007 |
Tension: Who's Guilty Now?Short documentary on the film noir, Tension. |
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| 2007 |
Crime Wave: The City Is DarkRichard Schickel and Oliver Stone are among the experts who talk about the film noir Crime Wave. |
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| 2007 |
Side Street: Where Temptation LurksDocumentary on the film noir Side Street with director Oliver Stone and critic Richard Schickel. |
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| 2007 |
They Live by Night: The Twisted RoadDocumentary short on the making of "They Live by Night" (1948). |
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| 2006 |
The Henry Rollins ShowThe Henry Rollins Show was a weekly talk show hosted by Henry Rollins on the Independent Film Channel. The show... |
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| 2006 |
Woodward and Bernstein: Lighting the FireCarl Bernstein and Bob Woodward changed American history through their dogged pursuit of the truth in uncovering the story of... |
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| 2006 |
Out of the Shadows: The Man Who Was Deep ThroatIt was a plot device worthy of any film noir thriller. A shadowy figure, keeper of the secrets to a... |
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| 2006 | Self | ||
| 2005 |
Becoming AlexanderColin Farrell and his intensive preparation to play Alexander the Great in Oliver Stone's epic movie. |
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| 2005 |
Torrente 3: The ProtectorA popular and beautiful politician plans to expose the evil-doings of a multinational corporation. Hoping to silence her, the corporation's... |
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| 2005 | Self (archive footage) | ||
| 2004 |
Oliver Stone's America : a dialogue with Oliver StoneThis 52-minute documentary provides a rare glimpse into the mind of director Oliver Stone, who for over 20 years has... |
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| 2004 |
AlexanderAlexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his... |
Macedonian Soldier at Zeus Statue (uncredited) | |
| 2004 | Self | ||
| 2004 |
Sarah Kuttner – Die ShowSarah Kuttner – Die Show was a German television talk show that ran on VIVA and was then transferred to... |
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| 2004 |
Five Directors On The Battle of AlgiersThis 17-minute documentary is featured on the 3-Disc Criterion Collection DVD of The Battle of Algiers (1966), released in 2004.... |
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| 2004 |
Looking for FidelOliver Stone's second documentary on/interview with Fidel Castro specifically addresses his country's recent crackdown on Cuban dissidents; namely, the execution... |
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| 2003 |
Persona Non Grata2003 documentary film produced by Oliver Stone for the HBO series America Undercover about the conflict in occupied Palestine. He... |
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| 2003 |
Real Time with Bill MaherEach week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like... |
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| 2003 |
ComandanteOliver Stone spends three days filming with Fidel Castro in Cuba, discussing an array of subjects with the president such... |
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| 2002 |
Jim Brown: All-AmericanJim Brown: All-American is a 2002 documentary film directed by Spike Lee. The film takes a look at the life... |
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| 2002 |
John Ford Goes to WarWhen World War II broke out, John Ford, in his forties, commissioned in the Naval Reserve, was put in charge... |
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| 2001 |
Into the Valley of DeathDocumentary on the making of Salvador (1986). |
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| 2001 |
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'A documentary about the making of Oliver Stone's Vietnam War film, Platoon (1986). |
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| 2000 |
Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'Nearly all the cast and crew are on hand to give stories and memories about the making of the film.... |
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| 1999 |
Censored!A documentary about the cultural effect of film censorship, focusing on the tumultuous times of the teens and early 1920s... |
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| 1999 |
Any Given SundayA star quarterback gets knocked out of the game and an unknown third stringer is called in to replace him.... |
Tug Kowalski: TV Announcer #1 | |
| 1998 |
Independent FocusIn these insightful one-on-one interviews, the industry’s biggest and brightest join host Elvis Mitchell (film authoritarian and critic for The... |
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| 1998 |
The Making of 'Scarface'A 52-minute documentary on "Scarface," both the making of the film and its reception. |
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| 1997 |
The Doors: The Road of ExcessInterviews with friends of the late Jim Morrison and several people involved with the making of the film The Doors... |
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| 1997 |
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. SchaffnerAlmost everyone who worked with director Franklin J. Schaeffer on the film is interviewed here, including George C. Scott (this... |
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| 1997 |
Frank Capra's American DreamA documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard. |
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| 1996 |
Love in HollywoodVarious Hollywood people talk about love. |
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| 1996 |
E! True Hollywood StoryE! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows... |
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| 1995 |
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American MoviesBased on the first centenary of the largest exporter of films in the world, that is Hollywood, is the story... |
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| 1995 |
Empire of the CensorsThe history of film and video censorship in Great Britain. |
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| 1995 |
Music for the Movies: Georges DelerueDocumentary covering the career of French composer Georges Delerue, famous for film scores for such films as Platoon, Contempt, Shoot... |
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| 1993 |
The Last PartyA youthful perspective on the 1992 presidential campaign with a witty, cautionary message to young Americans to start participating in... |
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| 1993 |
From Hollywood to HanoiIn 1988, a Vietnamese-American woman returns to her homeland for the first time since childhood against the wishes of her... |
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| 1993 |
DaveA sweet-natured Temp Agency operator and amateur Presidential look-alike is recruited by the Secret Service to become a temporary stand-in... |
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| 1993 |
Beyond JFK: The Question of ConspiracyThis spellbinding documentary re-examines the issues raised by Oliver Stone's JFK, and explores the late Jim Garrison's contention that there... |
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| 1992 |
Our Hollywood EducationIn this documentary, a variety of directors and actors, many of them well known, give answers to questions the viewer... |
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| 1992 |
The JFK ConspiracyUp to now, no one knows the truth about the JFK assassination. But now, in a fast-paced two-hours, learn what... |
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| 1991 |
The DoorsThe story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison. |
UCLA Film Professor | |
| 1989 |
Born on the Fourth of JulyParalyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the... |
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| 1989 |
First WorksIt's a mixed bag in the age of illuminating DVD supplements, but First Works effectively demonstrates the early promise of... |
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| 1987 |
Wall StreetA young and impatient stockbroker is willing to do anything to get to the top, including trading on illegal inside... |
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| 1986 |
PlatoonAs a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of... |
Alpha Company Major in Bunker (uncredited) | |
| 1981 |
The HandJon Lansdale is a comic book artist who loses his right hand in a car accident. The hand was not... |
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| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
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| 1974 |
SeizureA disturbed author's house party becomes a scene of carnage when three of his homicidal creations appear. |
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| 1974 |
Spécial cinémaMarcello Mastroianni, Isabelle Adjani, Alain Delon, Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen... the biggest stars in cinema were welcomed by Christian Defaye... |
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| 1971 |
The Battle of Love's ReturnAfter a series of mishaps, a young man is fired from his job for failing to deliver a package. He... |
Cliff | |
| 1971 |
Last Year in Viet NamOliver Stone's first student film is about a man returning home from Vietnam and not being able to fit in.... |
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Untitled Anthony Hopkins DocumentaryAnthony Hopkins has confirmed that his wife is working on a documentary about his life. |
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Oliver Stone News and Articles
Got a question about Oliver Stone?
Oliver Stone is known for several acclaimed films including 'Platoon,' 'JFK,' and 'Natural Born Killers,' which have received both critical and commercial success.
Yes, Oliver Stone has won three Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Midnight Express,' 'Platoon,' and 'JFK.' He has also received numerous other accolades throughout his career.
Oliver Stone began his career writing for films and later directed his first feature, 'Seizure,' in 1974. His experiences in Vietnam shaped his perspective and storytelling.
Oliver Stone's estimated net worth is approximately $70 million, attributed to his successful career as a filmmaker and screenwriter.
Stone's films often explore themes of war, politics, and the complexities of the human experience, reflecting his personal beliefs and historical events.
Yes, Oliver Stone has directed several documentaries, including 'The Untold History of the United States,' which examines key historical events from a critical perspective.
Oliver Stone's directorial style is characterized by intense narratives, complex characters, and a willingness to tackle controversial subjects, often incorporating his own experiences.
The film 'Platoon' was a critical and commercial success, solidifying Oliver Stone's reputation as a leading filmmaker and earning him two Academy Awards, which significantly advanced his career.