Portrait of John Mackenzie

John Mackenzie

Bio: John Mackenzie was a Scottish film director perhaps best known for the 1980 gangster film The Long Good Friday. Born in Edinburgh, Mackenzie worked in British film from the late 1960s, first as an assistant director to Ken Loach on productions such as Up the Junction and Cathy Come Home, before becoming an independent director himself, going on to work in both the UK and the US
Born: Tue, Aug 16 1932
Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Death: Wed, Jun 08 2011
John Mackenzie is 78 years old
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Poster of Quicksand
Quicksand
John Mackenzie was 70 in Quicksand as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 08 2003
Poster of When the Sky Falls
When the Sky Falls
John Mackenzie was 67 in When the Sky Falls as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 26 2000
Poster of Aldrich Ames: Traitor Within
Aldrich Ames: Traitor Within
John Mackenzie was 66 in Aldrich Ames: Traitor Within as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1998
Poster of Deadly Voyage
Deadly Voyage
John Mackenzie was 63 in Deadly Voyage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1996
Poster of The Infiltrator
The Infiltrator
John Mackenzie was 62 in The Infiltrator as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 24 1995
Poster of Voyage
Voyage
John Mackenzie was 60 in Voyage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1993
Poster of Ruby
Ruby
John Mackenzie was 59 in Ruby as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1992
Poster of The Last of the Finest
The Last of the Finest
John Mackenzie was 57 in The Last of the Finest as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1990
Poster of The Fourth Protocol
The Fourth Protocol
John Mackenzie was 54 in The Fourth Protocol as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1987
Poster of Act of Vengeance
Act of Vengeance
John Mackenzie was 54 in Act of Vengeance as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1986
Poster of A Sense of Freedom
A Sense of Freedom
John Mackenzie was 53 in A Sense of Freedom as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1985
Poster of The Innocent
The Innocent
John Mackenzie was 52 in The Innocent as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1985
Poster of The Honorary Consul
The Honorary Consul
John Mackenzie was 51 in The Honorary Consul as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1983
Poster of Paul McCartney - Take It Away
Paul McCartney - Take It Away
John Mackenzie was 49 in Paul McCartney - Take It Away as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 21 1982
Poster of Say No to Strangers
Say No to Strangers
John Mackenzie was 48 in Say No to Strangers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of The Long Good Friday
The Long Good Friday
John Mackenzie was 48 in The Long Good Friday as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1980
Poster of Just a Boys' Game
Just a Boys' Game
John Mackenzie was 47 in Just a Boys' Game as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1979
Poster of Red Shift
Red Shift
John Mackenzie was 45 in Red Shift as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 17 1978
Poster of Talkin' Blues
Talkin' Blues
John Mackenzie was 44 in Talkin' Blues as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 28 1977
Poster of Apaches
Apaches
John Mackenzie was 44 in Apaches as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1977
Poster of The Elephants' Graveyard
The Elephants' Graveyard
John Mackenzie was 44 in The Elephants' Graveyard as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1976
Poster of Double Dare
Double Dare
John Mackenzie was 43 in Double Dare as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 06 1976
Poster of A Passage to England
A Passage to England
John Mackenzie was 43 in A Passage to England as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1975
Poster of Just Another Saturday
Just Another Saturday
John Mackenzie was 42 in Just Another Saturday as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1975
Poster of Taking Leave
Taking Leave
John Mackenzie was 42 in Taking Leave as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1974
Poster of The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
John Mackenzie was 41 in The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1974
Poster of Shut Down
Shut Down
John Mackenzie was 41 in Shut Down as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1973
Poster of Made
Made
John Mackenzie was 40 in Made as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1972
Poster of Unman, Wittering and Zigo
Unman, Wittering and Zigo
John Mackenzie was 38 in Unman, Wittering and Zigo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 1971
Poster of One Brief Summer
One Brief Summer
John Mackenzie was 38 in One Brief Summer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1971
Poster of There Is Also Tomorrow
There Is Also Tomorrow
John Mackenzie was 37 in There Is Also Tomorrow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1969
Poster of Mrs. Lawrence Will Look After It
Mrs. Lawrence Will Look After It
John Mackenzie was 36 in Mrs. Lawrence Will Look After It as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1968
Poster of The Voices in the Park
The Voices in the Park
John Mackenzie was 34 in The Voices in the Park as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 1967

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Looking After Jo Jo
Looking After Jo Jo
John Mackenzie was 65+ in Looking After Jo Jo as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1998
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
John Mackenzie was 38+ in Play for Today as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of ITV Saturday Night Theatre
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
John Mackenzie was 36+ in ITV Saturday Night Theatre as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 11 1969