Franklin J. Schaffner

Franklin J. Schaffner was an American film and television director known for Planet of the Apes, Patton, and The Boys from Brazil.

Planet of the Apes: A 1968 science-fiction film in which astronaut George Taylor discovers a planet ruled by intelligent apes. Its stark sets and ending made Schaffner's direction widely recognizable.
Jerry Goldsmith: An American composer known for film and television scores, including Planet of the Apes and Patton. Goldsmith's distinctive scores helped define the atmosphere of Schaffner's major films.
United States Army Signal Corps: A U.S. Army branch responsible for military communications and related technical services. Schaffner served in the Signal Corps during World War II before directing for television.
Academy Award for Best Director: An annual Academy Award honoring achievement in directing a feature film. Schaffner received the award for Patton at the 43rd Academy Awards.
Patton: A 1970 biographical war film about U.S. Army general George S. Patton during World War II. Schaffner won the Academy Award for Best Director for this film.
George C. Scott: An American actor who won the Academy Award for his portrayal of George S. Patton. Scott's commanding performance anchors Schaffner's best-known biographical film.
Columbia University: A private research university in New York City, founded in 1754. Schaffner studied law at Columbia before turning to broadcasting and directing.
Academy Award for Best Picture: An annual Academy Award honoring a film's overall production. Patton, directed by Schaffner, won Best Picture as well as Best Director.
The Boys from Brazil: A 1978 thriller about a Nazi plot to create Adolf Hitler clones. Its suspense-driven premise became one of Schaffner's best-known late films.
Charlton Heston: An American actor who starred as astronaut George Taylor in Planet of the Apes. Heston's performance supplies the film's human point of view and dramatic force.

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Patricia NealRelated: He directed Neal in the Broadway production of The Subject Was Roses.