Guy Hamilton Biography

Fast Facts

• He received an Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Film, for his 1973 film "Live and Let Die․"
• Worked with film director Carol Reed as an assistant on his films, including both "The Fallen Idol" and "The Third Man․"
• Quote: "A lot of 007's appeal, let's face it, stems from his doings with the ladies․ Find the ladies and we've won half the battle․"
• Made his directing debut with the 1952 film "The Ringer" after years of working with Carol Reed
• Has filmed and directed over 20 films, four of them being James Bond films
• Was the original choice as director for "Superman: The Movie" but was passed to Richard Donner after his status as a tax exile restricted him from being in England