Ken Annakin

National ReviewThe Politically Incorrect Guide to Memorial Day MoviesNational ReviewThe Longest Day, directed by Ken Annakin, Andrew Martin, and Bernhard Wicki (1962). Do yourself a favor. Midway through watching this Darryl Zanuck–produced film about the D-Day invasion — and starring in cameo roles virtually every American movie ...and more »

Charlie vs Steve?Boston HeraldTony Curtis drove director Ken Annakin crazy filming the 1969 period comedy THOSE DARING YOUNG MEN IN THEIR JAUNTY JALOPIES (Blu-ray, Kino Classics, unrated). This is an unofficial sequel to the 1965 international hit THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN ...

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VarietyOscar Directing Nominees Help Us Trace Their DNA | VarietyVarietyThis year's nominees share (occasionally surprising) influences on their movies.and more »

L.A. Weekly10 Cheap and Free Things To Do in LA This WeekL.A. WeeklyBut Ken Annakin, Darryl F. Zanuck, Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki and Gerd Oswald's film, which follows the D-Day landing from both the Allied and Axis perspectives, has long been heralded as a classic befitting its momentous subject matter. Many of the ...

MousePlanetHidden Treasures From the PicturegoerMousePlanetThat's what director Ken Annakin and production manager Basil Keys, who have just returned from Africa are calling Swiss Family Robinson. For three years, crews have been scouting island throughout the world. Australia…no good. Ecuador…unsuitable.

Kevin Corcoran and Ken Annakin Set for Screening of SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON at El Capitan Theatre, 12/11Broadway WorldThis special event will feature a special guest appearance by SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON movie talent and Disney Legend, Kevin Corcoran. Plus, the evening will feature a special centennial presentation for SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON director Ken Annakin.and more »

Ken Annakin: 1914-2009 -- An AppreciationThe Hollywood Interview (blog)I wrote her a quick email: "Are you, by chance, related to the director Ken Annakin?" I got a quick reply "Sure am. He's my dad!" It just happened that Annakin's most famous film, "The Longest Day," was getting a special edition DVD release from 20th ...

Telegraph.co.ukKen AnnakinTelegraph.co.ukAnnakin dabbled in many genres, from action comedies and family fare to crime drama and swashbuckling romance. His career spanned half a century, beginning in the early 1940s — when he started making wartime documentaries in London — and ending ...and more »

Los Angeles TimesKen Annakin dies at 94; British director of 'Swiss Family Robinson' and othersLos Angeles TimesKen Annakin, a British director whose films included the family-adventure classic "Swiss Family Robinson," the madcap comedy "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines" and the World War II epic "The Longest Day," has died. He was 94. Annakin ...and […]