Biographies: John Irvin - Director

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A British director, born in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. He started his career at the British company Movietone News. He directed his first film, Gala Day, a BFI-funded documentary. He also made several award-winning documentaries for his own company, Mithras Films. His works include Hamburger Hill (1987), Raw Deal (1986), Mandela's Gun (2016), and Widows' Peak (1994).