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
Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999) - Writer · Associate ProducerChristopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992) - ScreenplaySandino (1990) - ScreenplayCry Freedom (1987) - Screenplay · Co-ProducerTai-Pan (1986) - ScreenplayMarie: A True Story (1985) - ScreenplayGandhi (1982) - WriterEnigma (1982) - ScreenplayEagle's Wing (1979) - ScreenplayThe Medusa Touch (1978) - ScreenplayThat Lucky Touch (1975) - ScreenplayPope Joan (1972) - Screenplay · ProducerHammerhead (1968) - AdaptationSituation Hopeless - But Not Serious (1965) - Sergeant (uncredited)Children of the Damned (1964) - ScreenplayPostman's Knock (1962) - ScreenplayInvasion Quartet (1961) - Screenplay