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John Mackenzie

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John Mackenzie was a Scottish film director perhaps best known for the 1980 gangster film The Long Good Friday. Born in Edinburgh, Mackenzie worked in British film from the late 1960s, first as an assistant director to Ken Loach on productions such as Up the Junction and Cathy Come Home, before becoming an independent director himself, going on to work in both the UK and the US. In total, there are 3 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse John M…

Career works
3
Movies
1
Series
2
Career average
5.3/10
Birth date
08/16/1932
Place of birth
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Date of death
06/08/2011
Filmography highlights
Movies
Bloody Business: Making The Long Good Friday
Bloody Business: Making The Long Good Friday
2006 · 6.6
Series
British Film Forever
British Film Forever
2007 · 5.5
The Late Show
The Late Show
1988 · 3.8
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