John Milius

American director and screenwriter

John Milius - American director and screenwriter
Born

April 11th, 1944
81 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A director, producer, and screenwriter, contributions include work in the action and drama genres. Coconspired in the making of the influential film 'Apocalypse Now'. Directed 'Conan the Barbarian', which established a new style in fantasy filmmaking. Credited with creating the television series 'Rome'.

Wrote 'Apocalypse Now'

Directed 'Conan the Barbarian'

Created the series 'Rome'

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