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Jim McBride
★ Directing

Jim McBride

Born 1941 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1967–2018

Jim McBride, an American director and writer, made his mark in the 1970s with the thought-provoking Glen and Randa (1971), which he both directed and wrote. This film captures a post-apocalyptic journey, blending romance and existential themes, showcasing McBride's unique narrative style. He continued to explore unconventional storytelling in Breathless (1983), a modern take on the classic noir, further solidifying his place in cult cinema. McBride's work, including Great Balls of Fire! (1989), reflects a keen understanding of character and atmosphere, making him a significant figure in the realm of exploitation and grindhouse films.

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Hot Times

Hot Times

1974 ★ 4.5
Director

Sex comedy about Archie Anders, a horny teen who can't help but think about sex all day. When even his own sister starts looking attractive to him, Archie realizes it's high time to leave the house and find the right girl for himself.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

41 credits
2010s 2 credits
2015
Movie
2000s 1 credit
2008
Movie ★ 7.7
1990s 1 credit
1997
Movie ★ 7.0
1980s 1 credit
1986
Movie ★ 8.4
1970s 2 credits
1979
Last Embrace as Man in Cantina
Movie ★ 5.4
1971
Pictures from Life's Other Side as Himself (uncredited)
Movie ★ 10.0
1960s 1 credit
1969
Movie ★ 5.8
Crew Credits
2000s 6 credits
2004
Movie ★ 6.0
2001
TV ★ 8.1
2000
Movie ★ 7.9
1990s 9 credits
1997
Movie ★ 6.6
1997
Movie ★ 5.0
1997
Pronto Director
Movie ★ 6.0
1995
Uncovered Director
Movie ★ 5.6
1995
Uncovered Screenplay
Movie ★ 5.6
1993
Movie ★ 5.1
1993
TV ★ 6.2
1991
Blood Ties Director
Movie ★ 4.9
1991
Blood Ties Co-Producer
Movie ★ 4.9
1980s 7 credits
1989
Movie ★ 6.3
1989
Movie ★ 6.3
1988
TV ★ 8.3
1986
Movie ★ 6.2
1985
TV ★ 7.7
1983
Breathless Screenplay
Movie ★ 5.9
1983
Movie ★ 5.9
1970s 5 credits
1974
Movie ★ 3.5
1974
Movie ★ 3.5
1971
Movie ★ 4.2
1971
Movie ★ 10.0
1971
Movie ★ 4.2
1960s 6 credits
1969
Movie ★ 5.8
1969
Movie ★ 5.8
1967
Movie ★ 6.3
1967
Movie ★ 6.3
1967
Movie ★ 6.3
1967
Movie ★ 6.3