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William Hal Ashby (September 2, 1929 – December 27, 1988) was an American film director and editor. His work exemplified the countercultural attitude of the era. He directed wide ranging films featuring iconic performances.
Hal Ashby was a director, editor and actor who made acclaimed films such as The Last Detail, Shampoo and Being There. He won an Oscar for In the Heat of the Night and struggled with drugs and cancer in his later years.
Aug 25, 2023 · A tribute to the late director Hal Ashby, who made his mark with countercultural classics like "Harold and Maude" and "Bound for Glory" in the 1970s. See how his 12 films stack up, from the dismal "Second-Hand Hearts" to the acclaimed "Being There".
Hal Ashby (born September 2, 1929, Ogden, Utah, U.S.—died December 27, 1988, Malibu, California) was an American filmmaker who was one of the preeminent directors of the 1970s. He was especially noted for such films as Harold and Maude (1971), Shampoo (1975), and Being There (1979).
Hal Ashby. Editor: In the Heat of the Night. Hal Ashby was born the fourth and youngest child in a Mormon household, in Ogden, Utah, to Eileen Ireta (Hetzler) and James Thomas Ashby, on September 2, 1929.
Sep 6, 2018 · A documentary about Hal Ashby, the visionary filmmaker behind classics like Harold and Maude, Shampoo, and Being There. Learn about his life, his style, and his legacy in this article by Sean Fennessey.
Sep 6, 2018 · The documentary “Hal” fleshes out Ashby’s story, which presumably is not well known to those who believe movie history begins with those 1970s hits “Jaws” and “Star Wars” (or later ...
