Daniel Petrie

Daniel M. Petrie (November 26, 1920, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada - August 22, 2004, Los Angeles, California) was a television and movie director.

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November 26 - 1920 - Glace Bay - Nova Scotia - Canada - August 22 - 2004 - Los Angeles, California - Television - Movie

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One of his most famous credits was 1961's Raisin in the Sun, which was nominated for the Golden Palm award at the Cannes Film Festival.

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1961 - Raisin in the Sun - Golden Palm - Cannes Film Festival

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He also directed Fort Apache, The Bronx (1981) and ' (1988). He produced television movies such as Sybil, Eleanor and Franklin (which he also directed), and a 1999 remake of Inherit the Wind. His sons, Daniel and Donald, are well-known writers/directors.

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Fort Apache, The Bronx - 1981 - 1988 - Sybil - Eleanor and Franklin - 1999 - Inherit the Wind - Daniel - Donald

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