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William Friedkin

United States · 1935–2023

#119 of the greatest film directors of all time, ranked by everyone.

#66 of the 71 directors from the United States.

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Nearby in the ranking

116. George Miller Australia · 1945–
117. Paul Verhoeven Netherlands · 1938–
118. Wolfgang Petersen Germany · 1941–2022
119. William Friedkin United States · 1935–2023
120. Alexander Payne United States · 1961–
121. Ryan Coogler United States · 1986–
122. Anthony Minghella United Kingdom · 1954–2008

Face-offs

• Wolfgang Petersen vs William Friedkin 50% – 50%
• William Friedkin vs Alexander Payne 50% – 50%
• Paul Verhoeven vs William Friedkin 50% – 50%
• Ryan Coogler vs William Friedkin 50% – 50%
• George Miller vs William Friedkin 51% – 49%