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John Gilling

Director, Writer, Producer, Actor, Additional Credits
Born May 29, 1912Died November 22, 1984 (72 years)
John Gilling (29 May 1912 – 22 November 1984) was an English film director and screenwriter, born in London. He was chiefly known for his horror films, especially for Hammer Films, for whom he directed Shadow of the Cat (1961), The Plague of the Zombies (1966), The Reptile (1966) (the latter two filmed back to back in Cornwall) and The Mummy's Shroud, among others. He is also renowned for many low to mid-budget detective films and teleplays with unexpected touches of comedy blended in.

Known For

  • The Gorgon
  • The Plague of the Zombies
  • The Reptile
  • The Flesh and the Fiends
  • The Mummy's Shroud
  • The Shadow of the Cat
  • The Saint
  • The Pirates of Blood River
  • Trog
  • The Gamma People
  • Blood Beast from Outer Space
  • Pickup Alley
  • The Brigand of Kandahar
  • Vampire Over London
  • White Fire
  • It Takes a Thief
  • The Man in Black
  • Department S
  • Murder Will Out
  • The Champions
  • Fury at Smugglers' Bay
  • Recoil
  • The Devil's Cross
  • The Quiet Woman

Filmography

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