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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Douglas Hickox (10 January 1929 – 25 July 1988) was an English film director. Hickox was born in London, where he was educated at Emanuel School. Hickox worked extensively as an assistant director and second unit director throughout the 50's and early 60's, making his first major picture in 1970. Over the next ten years, he developed a reputation for the wit and style of his direction, and for his taut action sequences. His work includes Les Bicyclettes de Belsize (1968), Entertaining Mr Sloane (1969), Theatre of Blood (1973) and Zulu Dawn (1979). Hickox was married to Anne V. Coates, the Oscar winning editor of Lawrence of Arabia. After his death in 1988, his second wife Annabel approached the BIFA (British Independent Film Awards) with an annual bequest from Douglas' estate. This bequest led directly to the creation of the British...
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Murder She SaidMovie • 1961
Zulu DawnMovie • 1979
BranniganMovie • 1975
Theatre of BloodMovie • 1973
The Hound of the BaskervillesMovie • 1983
Fiend Without a FaceMovie • 1958
Sky RidersMovie • 1976
Sitting TargetMovie • 1972
Grip of the StranglerMovie • 1958
BlackoutMovie • 1985
Entertaining Mr. SloaneMovie • 1970
The Limping ManMovie • 1953