The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Howard Hawks
- I’m a storyteller – that’s the chief function of a director. And they’re moving pictures, let’s make ’em move!
- I don’t think plot as a plot means much today. I’d say that everybody has seen every plot twenty times. What they haven’t seen is characters and their relation to one another. I don’t worry much about plot anymore.
- A good movie is three good scenes and no bad scenes.
- When you’ve got some talent, your job is to use it.
- You can’t fix a bad script after you start shooting. The problems on the page only get bigger as they move to the big screen.
- You can’t fix a bad script after you start shooting. The problems on the page only get bigger as they move to the big screen.
- The western is the simplest form of drama – a gun, death.
- I guarantee you that two directors that are any good can take the same story, change the name of the characters, change the name of the town, and make an entirely different picture.
- John Wayne represents more force, more power, than anybody else on the screen.
- I get a little sick of these New Yorkers who want me to make some psychic thing, like ‘The Left-Handed Gun.’ They don’t know anything about Western history.
Howard Hawks (1896-1977) was an influential American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his versatility across genres. Born in Goshen, Indiana, Hawks attended Cornell University before venturing into Hollywood in the 1920s.
Over a career spanning five decades, he directed acclaimed films in various genres, including screwball comedies like “Bringing Up Baby” (1938), film noir such as “The Big Sleep” (1946), Westerns like “Red River” (1948), and aviation dramas such as “Only Angels Have Wings” (1939). Hawks was known for his emphasis on strong, independent characters and his seamless blend of action, humor, and romance.
He collaborated with top stars like Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, and John Wayne, leaving a lasting mark on Hollywood. Hawks’ films are celebrated for their sharp dialogue, dynamic pacing, and enduring entertainment value, establishing him as one of the most versatile and talented directors in cinema history.
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