J. Lee Thompson

John Lee Thompson (1 August 1914 – 30 August 2002) was an English film director, screenwriter and producer. Initially an exponent of kitchen sink realism, he became known as a versatile and prolific director of thrillers, action, and adventure films. His works included mainstream critical and commercial successes like Woman in a Dressing Gown (1957), Ice Cold in Alex (1958), Tiger Bay (1959), North West Frontier (also 1959), and The Guns of Navarone (1961) - the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. He also directed cult classics like Cape Fear (1962), the Planet of the Apes sequels, The White Buffalo (1977), ()