Danny Cannon
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Biography
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Biography
With style to burn, this young writer-director made his feature debut in the flashy if ultimately empty gang drama, "The Young Americans" (1993). Featuring a strong cast that included Harvey Kietel and Viggo Mortensen, the film boasted a strong visual sensibility that got bogged down by a weak script. American producers were so impressed with the young director that they offered him the chance to make the $70 million actioner "Judge Dredd" (1995). This was a true labor of love for the young filmmaker. A fan of the English comic book since its 1977 inception, Cannon was moved to send a mock up of a film poster for "Dredd" to the comic's publisher in 1987 with his proposed dream cast and crew. He realized his dream--in modified form--with Sylvester Stallone as his hero. Cannon remained loyal to his source material, even framing shots so that they resembled the style of a comic. He also retained the original's high quotient of violence and dark humor.
Filmography
Director (Feature Film)
Writer (Feature Film)
Producer (Feature Film)
Life Events
1984
Began making films at age 16 (date approximate)
1986
Directed over one dozen shorts and videos by the age of 18 (date approximate)
1987
Awarded the BBC Young Filmmaker of the Year award for the 40 minute short "Sometimes"
1988
Enrolled in the National Film and Television school at the suggestion of English director Alan Parker
1993
Feature film debut, as director and screenwriter, "The Young Americans"
1995
First Hollywood film, "Judge Dredd"
1998
Directed the sequel "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer"
2000
Directed and produced for the various CSI television series
2006
Directed the British soccer film, "Goal! The Dream Begins"
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