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American director whose films range from fantasy to historical drama to horror. Noted for the patriotism evident in his work and also, in recent years, for his willingness to tackle so called "important" issues. Consistent theme in his work is the abuse of others, whether it's a father abusing his children (physically or verbally), or capitalism or a government agency abusing an entire class of people. As of 2001 he has won two Academy Awards as Academy Award for Best Director, one for Schindlers List and another for Saving Private Ryan. The most famous films he directed:

  • Minority Report (2002)
  • Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001)
  • Saving Private Ryan (1998)
  • Amistad (1997)
  • The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
  • Schindler's List (1993)
  • Jurassic Park (1993)
  • Hook (1991)
  • Always (1989)
  • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
  • Empire of the Sun (1987)
  • The Color Purple (1985)
  • Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
  • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
  • Raiders of the Lost Ark (aka Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981)
  • Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
  • Jaws (1975)


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