Re: underated films.
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 8:23 pm
mike johnson wrote:
> "Duel" IIRC was Steven Speilberg's 1st directorial effort; made-for-TV movie.
Sorry about the pedantry, but not so. The 24-min short Amblin' (1968 - he would later name his production company after it) is considered to be his first true piece after ealier try outs. He also directed tv work for Universal (Columbo etc) before the excellent Duel.
> "Duel" IIRC was Steven Speilberg's 1st directorial effort; made-for-TV movie.
Sorry about the pedantry, but not so. The 24-min short Amblin' (1968 - he would later name his production company after it) is considered to be his first true piece after ealier try outs. He also directed tv work for Universal (Columbo etc) before the excellent Duel.