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Born1943-10-22
BirthplaceEindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Jan de Bont
Camera
Biography
Jan de Bont (Dutch: [ˈjɑn də ˈbɔnt]; born October 22, 1943) is a Dutch retired cinematographer, director and film producer. He is best known for directing the films Speed (1994) and Twister (1996). As a director of photography, de Bont also worked on numerous blockbusters and genre films, including Roar, Cujo, Flesh and Blood, Die Hard, The Hunt for Red October, Lethal Weapon 3, and Basic Instinct.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Jan de Bont
Filmography
Acting (15)
2025
8.5
2020
3.8
2016
Ken Sanas Self
6.7
2007
5.0
2006
Black Rain: Making The Filmas Self
7.3
2004
7.0
6.8
1994
The Making of 'Speed'as Self
6.3
1993
Hollywood by Bikeas Self
7.0
1992
The Ditvoorst Domainsas Self
7.0
1992
Lethal Weapon 3as Dutch Cameraman (uncredited)
6.7
1965
1, 2, 3, Rhapsodyas Pilot / Moped hero / Fisherman
Production & Directing (74)
2012
There Is No Plane to ZagrebDirector of Photography
2012
The PaperboyExecutive Producer
5.5
2003
5.8
2003
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of LifeTitle Designer
5.8
2003
ThoughtcrimesExecutive Producer
6.5
2002
EquilibriumProducer
7.1
2002
Minority ReportProducer
7.4
1999
The HauntingExecutive Producer
5.5
1999
The HauntingDirector
5.5
1998
SLC PunkExecutive Producer
7.1
1997
Speed 2: Cruise ControlDirector
4.6
1997
Speed 2: Cruise ControlProducer
4.6
1997
4.6
1996
TwisterDirector
6.6
1994
SpeedDirector
7.2
1992
Lethal Weapon 3Director of Photography
6.7
1992
Basic InstinctDirector of Photography
6.9
1992
Shining ThroughDirector of Photography
6.5
1990
FlatlinersDirector of Photography
6.5
1990
Parker KaneDirector of Photography
4.6
1990
The Hunt for Red OctoberDirector of Photography
7.4
1989
Black RainDirector of Photography
6.6
1989
Bert Rigby, You're a FoolDirector of Photography
5.1
1988
Die HardDirector of Photography
7.8
1987
Leonard Part 6Director of Photography
2.9
1987
Who's That GirlDirector of Photography
5.5
1986
Ruthless PeopleDirector of Photography
6.6
1986
The Clan of the Cave BearDirector of Photography
5.3
1985
Flesh + BloodDirector of Photography
6.5
1985
The Jewel of the NileDirector of Photography
6.2
1985
Madonna: The Virgin Tour LiveCinematography
7.5
1985
Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini StoryCinematography
6.0
1984
Bad MannersDirector of Photography
5.9
1983
All the Right MovesDirector of Photography
5.8
1983
CujoDirector of Photography
6.2
1983
The 4th ManDirector of Photography
6.7
1982
I'm Dancing as Fast as I CanDirector of Photography
7.0
1982
Breach of ContractDirector of Photography
8.0
1981
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare MakerDirector of Photography
6.5
1981
RoarDirector of Photography
5.8
1981
RoarCamera Operator
5.8
1981
RoarSupervising Editor
5.8
1981
Private LessonsDirector of Photography
5.7
1976
Max Havelaar: or, The Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading CompanyDirector of Photography
6.2
1976
SheCinematography
1975
Whistle-StopDirector of Photography
1975
Katie TippelDirector of Photography
6.3
1974
DakotaDirector of Photography
6.9
1973
De blinde fotograafDirector of Photography
6.6
1973
The FamilyDirector of Photography
7.0
1973
Turkish DelightDirector of Photography
6.8
1972
João and the KnifeDirector of Photography
6.5
1971
Business Is BusinessDirector of Photography
5.6
1971
Blue MovieDirector of Photography
4.8
1971
The WrestlerDirector of Photography
5.7
1970
AntennaDirector of Photography
10.0
1970
Een winterliefdeCinematography
4.0
1970
Joop Strikes Again...Camera Operator
9.0
1969
Drop-outCinematography
10.0
1969
The White SlaveDirector of Photography
4.3
1969
De baby in de boomCinematography
7.5
1969
CarnaDirector of Photography
5.8
1969
Begrijpt u nu waarom ik huil?Cinematography
1969
FlinkevleugelCinematography
1967
SabotageCinematography
1967
ParanoiaDirector of Photography
5.3
1966
Sieto tussen kunst en korenCinematography
1966
Joszef Katús's Not Too Fortunate Return to the Land of RembrandtAssistant Camera
9.0
1966
Body and SoulDirector of Photography
7.0
1966
Ice Cream SodaCinematography
1965
1, 2, 3, RhapsodyDirector
1965
That Way to MadraDirector of Photography
9.0
1965
That Way to MadraEditor
9.0