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David L. Butler
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- Cinematographer
- Director
In short · Worked for four decades — 9 credits.
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Biography
David L. Butler is known as an Aerial Director of Photography, Director of Photography, Helicopter Camera, Aerial Camera, Second Unit Director of Photography, and Camera Operator. Some of his work includes *Terminator 2: Judgment Day*, *Apocalypse Now*, *True Lies*, *The Firm*, *The Straight Story*, *The Final Countdown*, *Birdy*, and *American Me*.
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Cinematographer
7 credits
Deadly Little Secrets(2002)
Cinematographer
Film
True Lies(1994)
aerial photographer
Film
The Firm(1993)
aerial camera operator
Film
The Blues Brothers(1980)
helicopter camera operator
Film
Jaws 2(1978)
second unit cameraman (as David Butler)
Film
Frasier, the Sensuous Lion(1973)
Cinematographer
Film
The Christian Licorice Store(1971)
Cinematographer
Film
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