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David Samuel "Sam" Peckinpah (February 21, 1925 – December 28, 1984) was an American filmmaker and screenwriter who achieved prominence following the release of the Western epic The Wild Bunch (1969). He was known for the innovative and explicit depiction of action and violence, as well as his revisionist approach to the Western genre.
Peckinpah's films generally deal with the conflict between values and ideals, and the corruption of violence in human society. He was given the nickname "Bloody Sam" owing to the violence in his films. His characters are often loners or losers who desire to be honorable, but are forced to compromise in order to survive in a world of nihilism and brutality.
Peckinpah's combative personality, marked by years of alcohol and drug abuse, has often overshadowed his professional legacy. Many of his films were noted for behind-the-scenes battles with producers and crew members, damaging his reputation and career during his lifetime. Many of his films, such as Straw Dogs (1971), Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974), remain controversial.
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Filmography (Movies)
Passion & Poetry: Getaway in Texas
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:20/11/2025
Passion & Poetry: Sam's Final Cut
Character:Self
Release Date:30/03/2022
Filmmakers in Action
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:15/09/2006
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:25/07/2004
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Character:Self
Release Date:09/03/2003
The Osterman Weekend
Character:Maxwell Danforth's Aide (uncredited)
Release Date:14/10/1983
A Tied Blasé
Character:Self
Release Date:03/02/1981
The Visitor
Character:Dr. Sam Collins
Release Date:22/03/1979
China 9, Liberty 37
Character:Wilbur Olsen
Release Date:04/08/1978
Convoy
Character:News Crew Director (uncredited)
Release Date:27/06/1978
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Character:Will (uncredited)
Release Date:23/05/1973
Junior Bonner
Character:Man in Palace Bar (uncredited)
Release Date:21/07/1972
On Location: Dustin Hoffman
Character:Self
Release Date:31/12/1971
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Character:Charlie the Meter Reader
Release Date:05/02/1956
Wichita
Character:Bank Teller (uncredited)
Release Date:03/07/1955
An Annapolis Story
Character:Pilot (uncredited)
Release Date:10/04/1955
Dial Red O
Character:Cook in Diner (uncredited)
Release Date:13/03/1955
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