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Paul Schrader
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In short · Writing since 1974, 6 decades active, 51 credits.
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Director
24 credits
Oh, Canada(2024)
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Master Gardener(2022)
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The Card Counter(2021)
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First Reformed(2017)
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Dog Eat Dog(2016)
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Dying of the Light(2014)
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The Canyons(2013)
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Adam Resurrected(2008)
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The Walker(2007)
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Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist(2005)
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Auto Focus(2002)
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Forever Mine(1999)
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Touch(1997)
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Affliction(1997)
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Witch Hunt(1994)
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Light Sleeper(1992)
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The Comfort of Strangers(1990)
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Patty Hearst(1988)
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Light of Day(1987)
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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters(1985)
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Cat People(1982)
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American Gigolo(1980)
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Hardcore(1979)
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Blue Collar(1978)
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Writer
11 credits
There Are No Saints(2022)
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Bringing Out the Dead(1999)
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City Hall(1996)
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The Last Temptation of Christ(1988)
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The Mosquito Coast(1986)
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Raging Bull(1980)
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Old Boyfriends(1979)
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Rolling Thunder(1977)
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Taxi Driver(1976)
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Obsession(1976)
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The Yakuza(1974)
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Awards & Nominations
1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Nom2018Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)
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Additional credits16Show
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- Russell Banks: I Write in Order to Be A Better PersonSelf · 2026
- Mr. ScorseseSelf (5 Episodes) · 2025
- Ritratti di cinemaSelf · 2025
- The Book of HarthSelf · 2022
- Hitchcock/TruffautSelf · 2015
- Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest (1 Episode) · 2014
- The Story of Film: An OdysseySelf (3 Episodes) · 2011
- Eames: The Architect & The PainterSelf · 2011
- The Rules of Film NoirSelf · 2009
- Budd Boetticher: A Man Can Do ThatSelf - Interviewee · 2005
- The Story Of Film An OdysseySelf (3 Episodes) · 2000
- Making 'Taxi Driver'Self - Screenwriter · 1999
- Scene by SceneSelf · 1997
- Talking with OzuSelf · 1993
- Hollywood MavericksSelf · 1990
- The Road to BressonSelf · 1984
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