John Briley
Writing · Screenplay · Producer · Adaptation
Born Jun 25, 1925 · Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Active 1961–2019 · Awards: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
Richard John Briley was an American writer best known for screenplays of biographical films. He won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar at the 55th Academy Awards for Gandhi (1982).
Filmography
Gandhi (1982) — WriterCry Freedom (1987) — Screenplay · Co-ProducerThe Medusa Touch (1978) — ScreenplayChildren of the Damned (1964) — ScreenplayEnigma (1982) — ScreenplayMolokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999) — Writer · Associate ProducerMarie: A True Story (1985) — ScreenplayChristopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992) — ScreenplayTai-Pan (1986) — ScreenplaySituation Hopeless — But Not Serious (1965) — Sergeant (uncredited)Eagle's Wing (1979) — ScreenplaySandino (1990) — ScreenplayPope Joan (1972) — Screenplay · ProducerHammerhead (1968) — AdaptationThat Lucky Touch (1975) — ScreenplayInvasion Quartet (1961) — ScreenplayPostman's Knock (1962) — Screenplay