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Brian Helgeland
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- Writer
- Producer
In short · Directing since 1988, 5 decades active, 30 credits, 1 Academy Award win.
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Director
6 credits
Writer
17 credits
The Killer(2024)
Writer
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Spenser Confidential(2020)
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Robin Hood(2010)
Writer
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Green Zone(2010)
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The Taking of Pelham 123(2009)
Writer
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant(2009)
Writer
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Man on Fire(2004)
Writer
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Mystic River(2003)
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Blood Work(2002)
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Conspiracy Theory(1997)
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L.A. Confidential(1997)
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The Postman(1997)
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Assassins(1995)
Writers
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Highway to Hell(1991)
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976-Evil II(1991)
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976-EVIL(1988)
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master(1988)
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Other crew
3 credits
Awards & Nominations
1 win · 1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Nom2003Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
- Won1997Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
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- Kreka: DreamcatcherSelf · 2021
- Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire'Self · 2005
- Mystic River: Beneath the SurfaceSelf · 2004
- Mystic River: From Page to ScreenSelf · 2003
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