Francis Thompson
Directing
Biography
"Francis Thompson had a distinguished career in cinema that began in 1935. Throughout the 1950s, he accumulated footage for 'N.Y., N.Y.,' a success that led him to continue to experiment with World's Fair and Expo multiple screen films and later with large format films. In collaboration with Alexander Hammid, Thompson made the Academy Award winning film 'To Be Alive!' (1962-64) and the first IMAX film 'To Fly' (1976). Thompson considered 'N.Y., N.Y.' to be his most significant achievement in cinema." —Bruce Posner
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Francis Thompson
Filmography
Production & Directing (18)
1982
Energy! Energy!Director
10.0
1976
To Fly!Writer
6.3
1974
City Out of WildernessProducer
6.5
1974
City Out of WildernessDirector
6.5
1967
We Are YoungDirector
1964
To the Fair!Producer
1964
To Be Alive!Director
7.4
1964
To Be Alive!Writer
7.4
1964
To Be Alive!Cinematography
7.4
1961
The Sand CastleSpecial Effects Technician
7.7
1961
Whaler out of New BedfordDirector
1959
From Generation to GenerationDirector
7.3
1957
N.Y., N.Y.Director
6.9
1957
N.Y., N.Y.Visual Effects
6.9
1957
N.Y., N.Y.Director of Photography
6.9
1957
Your Share in TomorrowDirector
1951
Fears of ChildrenDirector
1951
Williamsburg RestoredDirector