Abel Ferrara
Film director and screenwriter of 'Bad Lieutenant'
Born
July 19th, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American director, producer, and screenwriter active in film since the 1970s. Gained recognition for the film 'Bad Lieutenant', which explored the complexities of morality and redemption through a controversial narrative. Directed other notable films such as 'King of New York' and 'The Addiction', often featuring intense themes and gritty settings. Known for a distinctive style that blends realism with psychological intensity, Ferrara has become a prominent figure in independent cinema.
Directed 'Bad Lieutenant'
Directed 'King of New York'
Directed 'The Addiction'
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