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John Briley
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- Writer
- Producer
- Actor
In short · Wrote for five decades — 18 credits, 1 Academy Award win.
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16 credits
Molokai(1999)
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Christopher Columbus: The Discovery(1992)
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Sandino(1990)
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Cry Freedom(1987)
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Tai-Pan(1986)
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Marie(1985)
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Gandhi(1982)
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Enigma(1982)
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Eagle's Wing(1979)
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The Medusa Touch(1978)
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That Lucky Touch(1975)
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Pope Joan(1972)
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Hammerhead(1968)
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Children of the Damned(1964)
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Postman's Knock(1962)
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Invasion Quartet(1961)
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2 creditsAwards & Nominations
1 winAcademy Awards
- Won1982Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)
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