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EditingSam O'Steen
Editing
Biography
Sam O'Steen was an American film editor and director, renowned for his collaborations with director Mike Nichols. His editing work on films like The Graduate (1967), Rosemary's Baby (1968), and Chinatown (1974) earned him critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. O'Steen's precise editing style significantly influenced the pacing and narrative structure of these classic films. He also directed several television movies, including Queen of the Stardust Ballroom (1975), showcasing his versatility in the industry.
Filmography
Acting (1)
1967
The Graduateas Man on Bus (uncredited)
7.6
Production & Directing (42)
1999
The White River KidEditor
5.1
1997
Night Falls on ManhattanEditor
6.4
1994
WolfEditor
6.1
1992
Consenting AdultsEditor
5.4
1991
Regarding HenryEditor
6.5
1990
Postcards from the EdgeEditor
6.6
1989
A Dry White SeasonEditor
6.7
1988
Working GirlEditor
6.6
1988
Biloxi BluesEditor
6.3
1988
FranticEditor
6.7
1987
NadineEditor
5.4
1986
HeartburnEditor
6.0
1985
Kids Don't TellDirector
10.0
1983
SilkwoodEditor
6.9
1982
5.7
1981
5.6
1979
Together?Editor
4.7
1979
HurricaneEditor
4.7
1978
Straight TimeEditor
7.1
1976
3.5
1976
High RiskDirector
6.5
1976
SparkleDirector
7.3
1975
Queen of the Stardust BallroomDirector
6.3
1974
ChinatownEditor
7.9
1974
I Love You...Good-byeDirector
8.0
1973
The Day of the DolphinEditor
5.8
1973
A Brand New LifeDirector
9.0
1972
Portnoy's ComplaintEditor
4.7
1971
Carnal KnowledgeEditor
6.6
1970
Catch-22Editor
6.7
1969
The Sterile CuckooEditor
5.6
1968
Rosemary's BabyEditor
7.8
1967
The GraduateEditor
7.6
1967
Cool Hand LukeEditor
7.7
1967
HotelEditor
6.0
1966
7.7
1965
Marriage on the RocksEditor
5.8
1965
None But the BraveEditor
6.4
1964
Youngblood HawkeEditor
6.3
1964
Kisses for My PresidentEditor
7.6
1964
Robin and the 7 HoodsEditor
6.2
1958
Auntie MameAssistant Editor
7.0