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John Flynn
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John Flynn

1932 – 2007 · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Active 1965–2001

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Flynn (March 14, 1932 – April 4, 2007) was an American film director and screenwriter known for making efficient, no-nonsense crime-thrillers The Outfit and Rolling Thunder. Flynn was raised in Hermosa Beach, California and served in the Coast Guard, It was during this stint that he studied journalism with Roots author Alex Haley. Flynn received a degree in journalism from UCLA. He began his cinematic career as an apprentice to director Robert Wise on Odds Against Tomorrow and worked as the script supervisor on West Side Story. From there, Flynn wo...

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1987 ★ 6.1
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Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold.

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Filmography

17 credits
Crew Credits
2000s 1 credit
2001
Protection Director
Movie ★ 5.7
1990s 5 credits
1999
Movie ★ 3.9
1994
Brainscan Director
Movie ★ 6.1
1993
Scam Director
Movie ★ 6.6
1992
Nails Director
Movie ★ 4.7
1991
Movie ★ 6.1
1980s 5 credits
1989
Lock Up Director
Movie ★ 6.8
1987
Movie ★ 5.9
1983
Touched Director
Movie ★ 7.0
1980
Defiance Director
Movie ★ 6.3
1980
Movie ★ 6.8
1970s 4 credits
1977
Movie ★ 6.7
1973
Movie ★ 6.8
1973
Movie ★ 6.8
1972
Movie ★ 3.5
1960s 2 credits
1968
Movie ★ 5.9
1965
Movie ★ 3.1