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Australian filmmaker (born 1944)
Peter Lindsay Weir (/wɪər/ WEER; born 21 August 1944) is an Australian retired film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed films crossing various
Peter_Weir
Peter Weir is an Australian film director. He was a leading figure in the Australian New Wave cinema movement (1970–1990), with films such as the mystery
Peter_Weir_filmography
Topics referred to by the same term
Peter Weir (born 1944) is an Australian film director. Peter Weir may also refer to: Peter Weir (politician) (born 1968), Northern Irish politician Peter
Peter_Weir_(disambiguation)
Scottish footballer
Peter Russell Weir (born 18 January 1958) is a Scottish former footballer, best known for his time with Aberdeen, who played as a winger. Having been a
Peter_Weir_(footballer)
2003 film by Peter Weir
American-Australian epic period war-drama film co-written, produced and directed by Peter Weir, set during the Napoleonic Wars. The film's plot and characters are loosely
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Master_and_Commander:_The_Far_Side_of_the_World
1998 film by Peter Weir
The Truman Show is a 1998 American comedy-drama film directed by Peter Weir, and written and co-produced by Andrew Niccol. It stars Jim Carrey as Truman
The_Truman_Show
film producer and writer Peter Weir. Weir has won 30 awards from 42 nominations. Robinson, Ellie (2022-11-21). "Peter Weir becomes first Australian filmmaker
List of awards and nominations received by Peter Weir
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Peter_Weir
1989 film by Peter Weir
Poets Society is a 1989 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Peter Weir and written by Tom Schulman. The film, starring Robin Williams, is set
Dead_Poets_Society
Northern Irish politician and life peer (born 1968)
Peter James Weir, Baron Weir of Ballyholme (born 21 November 1968), is a Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) politician who served as Minister for Education
Peter Weir, Baron Weir of Ballyholme
Peter_Weir,_Baron_Weir_of_Ballyholme
English and Irish actor (1932–2013)
Peter James O'Toole (/oʊˈtuːl/; 2 August 1932 – 14 December 2013) was an English and Irish actor. Known for his work on stage and screen, he received
Peter_O'Toole
Australian cinematographer
revitalized the country's film industry. His collaboration with director Peter Weir began in 1975 with Picnic at Hanging Rock, a film that is widely credited
Russell_Boyd
American actor and filmmaker (born 1956)
1980s, he founded Icon Entertainment, a production company. Director Peter Weir cast him as one of the leads in the World War I drama Gallipoli (1981)
Mel_Gibson
Australian film editor
editor. His breakthrough came when he began collaborating with director Peter Weir. Smith is best known for his work on several of Christopher Nolan's films
Lee_Smith_(film_editor)
American actress (born 1949)
appeared opposite Mel Gibson as British Embassy officer Jill Bryant in the Peter Weir directed romantic drama The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) which was
Sigourney_Weaver
2010 American survival film by Peter Weir
The Way Back is a 2010 American survival film directed by Peter Weir, from a screenplay by Weir and Keith Clarke. The film is inspired by The Long Walk
The_Way_Back_(2010_film)
1982 Australian romantic political drama
Living Dangerously is a 1982 romantic drama film directed by Peter Weir and co-written by Weir and David Williamson. It was adapted from Christopher Koch's
The Year of Living Dangerously (film)
The_Year_of_Living_Dangerously_(film)
1985 American neo-noir crime thriller film by Peter Weir
Witness is a 1985 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Peter Weir. Starring Harrison Ford, its plot focuses on a police detective protecting
Witness_(1985_film)
2024 Italian film festival event
awarded to The Room Next Door by Pedro Almodóvar. Australian filmmaker Peter Weir and American actress Sigourney Weaver received the Golden Lion for Lifetime
81st Venice International Film Festival
81st_Venice_International_Film_Festival
American actor and singer (1934–2025)
starred in the Australian New Wave film The Last Wave (1977), directed by Peter Weir, earning him a AACTA Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role
Richard_Chamberlain
Australian cinematographer (born 1942)
both in Australia and Hollywood, including collaborations with directors Peter Weir and George Miller. His accolades include five Academy Award nominations
John_Seale
American actor (born 1958)
four Golden Globe Awards. Mortensen made his film debut with a role in Peter Weir's 1985 thriller Witness. Through the late 1990s, Mortensen played supporting
Viggo_Mortensen
Category of film award
Kiss of the Spider Woman John Huston Prizzi's Honor Akira Kurosawa Ran Peter Weir Witness 1986 (59th) Oliver Stone Platoon Woody Allen Hannah and Her Sisters
Academy Award for Best Director
Academy_Award_for_Best_Director
1981 Australian film by Peter Weir
Gallipoli is a 1981 Australian war drama film directed by Peter Weir and produced by Patricia Lovell and Robert Stigwood, starring Mel Gibson and Mark
Gallipoli_(1981_film)
Artificial river barrier
A weir /wɪər/, or low-head dam is a barrier across the width of a body of water that alters the flow characteristics of water and usually results in a
Weir
American filmmaker (1946–2025)
original on August 4, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2019. Wolf, Peter (2011). "Peter'sBio". Peter Wolf. Archived from the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved
David_Lynch
Australian costume and production designer
Wendy Weir, is an Australian retired costume designer and production designer, best known for her frequent collaborations with director Peter Weir. Her
Wendy_Stites
American actress (born 1958)
Liverpool (2017) alongside Jamie Bell, Vanessa Redgrave, and Julie Walters. Peter Bradshaw critic from The Guardian praised her performance declaring, "Bening
Annette_Bening
1975 film by Peter Weir
Picnic at Hanging Rock is a 1975 Australian mystery film directed by Peter Weir from a screenplay by Cliff Green, based on the 1967 novel by Joan Lindsay
Picnic_at_Hanging_Rock_(film)
American actress and model (born 1958)
MacDowell went on to star in the romantic comedy film Green Card directed by Peter Weir. The screenplay focuses on an American woman who enters into a marriage
Andie_MacDowell
Australian blues, soul and jazz singer (1949–2013)
director, Peter Weir; photographer, Michael Edols; editor, Jim Coffey. "The Films of Peter Weir". peterweircave.com. Retrieved 15 May 2009. "Peter Weir". Internet
Wendy_Saddington
Canadian actor (1935–2024)
started the Free Theatre Associates (aka Free The Army) tour with Jane Fonda, Peter Boyle, Howard Hesseman, Elliott Gould, Mike Nichols, Ben Vereen, Dick Gregory
Donald_Sutherland
the neo-noir Eyewitness. Her next role was opposite Mel Gibson in the Peter Weir–directed The Year of Living Dangerously (1982). She played Dana Barrett
List of Sigourney Weaver performances
List_of_Sigourney_Weaver_performances
New Zealand filmmaker (born 1964)
screenplay was his script for the film The Truman Show (1998), directed by Peter Weir and starring Jim Carrey. He also served as a producer on the film. The
Andrew_Niccol
American actress (born 1958)
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Angela_Bassett
Award ceremony for films of 2022
generosity and passionate commitment to the power of song in film. To Peter Weir, a fearless and consummate filmmaker who has illuminated the human experience
95th_Academy_Awards
American actor and filmmaker (1936–2010)
Bischofberger in Basquiat. Hopper was originally cast as Christof in the 1998 Peter Weir film, The Truman Show, but left during the filming due to "creative differences";
Dennis_Hopper
English filmmaker (born 1937)
White, Peter (11 August 2022). "Brian Tyree Henry To Star In Philadelphia Crime Series Sinking Spring For Apple From Top Gun: Maverick Writer Peter Craig
Ridley_Scott
American actor and film producer (born 1962)
in Stanley Kubrick's erotic and psychological drama film Eyes Wide Shut. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian praised both Cruise and Kidman on their performances
Tom_Cruise
Irish film editor (1948–2022)
Society (1989). He had an extended, notable association with the director Peter Weir, beginning with the film Gallipoli (1981), including Dead Poets Society
William_M._Anderson
American actress and diplomat (1928–2014)
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Shirley_Temple
American filmmaker, actor and comedian (born 1926)
became a sleeper hit on the nationwide college circuit, later in revivals. Peter Sellers championed the film, buying full-page ads for it in Variety and
Mel_Brooks
Annual award
Michael J. Fox, Diane Warren, Peter Weir & Euzhan Palcy Set For Academy Honors". Davis, Clayton (June 21, 2022). "Peter Weir, Diane Warren, Euzhan Palcy
Academy_Honorary_Award
Italian filmmaker (1912–2007)
leaves and you go on looking at the road after she's gone." American actor Peter Weller, whom Antonioni directed in Beyond the Clouds, explained in a 1996
Michelangelo_Antonioni
American songwriter (born 1956)
"THE ACADEMY TO HONOR MICHAEL J. FOX, EUZHAN PALCY, DIANE WARREN AND PETER WEIR WITH OSCARS® AT GOVERNORS AWARDS IN NOVEMBER". Oscars.org. Retrieved August
Diane_Warren
American actor (1915–2014)
Some of his other films included The Lineup (1958); Lord Jim (1965) with Peter O'Toole; a comic role in How to Steal a Million (1966), again with O'Toole
Eli_Wallach
Mad Max 2 (1981) and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985). He appeared in Peter Weir's war drama Gallipoli (1981) and the romantic drama The Year of Living
Mel_Gibson_filmography
1967 novel by Joan Lindsay
Elizabeth II. It was adapted into a 1975 film of the same name, directed by Peter Weir. Although the events depicted in the novel are apparently entirely fictional
Picnic at Hanging Rock (novel)
Picnic_at_Hanging_Rock_(novel)
American filmmaker (born 1943)
that "Mann, at his best, is a master of violence and lyrical anxiety". Peter Travers of Rolling Stone praised Mann's directing, writing that "the action
Michael_Mann
American filmmaker (born 1969)
December 12, 2019, at the Wayback Machine, Empire, 2007/05/30 Sciretta, Peter (August 8, 2008). "Fox Searchlight Wins The Wrestler". Shashfilm. Archived
Darren_Aronofsky
American actress (1905–1993)
Williams to Loy. The idea for the new name apparently came from screenwriter Peter Ruric, also known as crime novelist Paul Cain, who may have been inspired
Myrna_Loy
French composer (1924–2009)
Hitchcock, Elia Kazan, John Huston, Luchino Visconti, John Frankenheimer, and Peter Weir. Three of his compositions spent a total of 42 weeks on the UK singles
Maurice_Jarre
English actress (born 1946)
theatrical plays, making her stage debut in a 1969 West End revival of Peter Pan. She also played in more mature roles. For her success with Disney,
Hayley_Mills
Australian film composer
sets by Geoffrey Atherden and Grahame Bond, and invited Bond, Atherden, Peter Weir, and Best a chance to do a show at the National Art School. Sir Robert
Peter_Best_(composer)
French actor (born 1948)
Bertrand Blier, Maurice Pialat, Alain Resnais, Claude Chabrol, Ridley Scott, Peter Weir, Jean-Luc Godard, and Bernardo Bertolucci. He is the second highest-grossing
Gérard_Depardieu
1986 American drama film directed by Peter Weir
The Mosquito Coast is a 1986 American drama film directed by Peter Weir and starring Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Andre Gregory, and River Phoenix. It
The_Mosquito_Coast_(film)
American actor (1905–1982)
the patriarch of a family of actors, including daughter Jane Fonda, son Peter Fonda, granddaughter Bridget Fonda and grandson Troy Garity. In 1999, he
Henry_Fonda
American actress (born 1945)
later, Hunt co-starred as Billy Kwan in The Year of Living Dangerously, Peter Weir's film adaptation of the novel of the same name. For her work in this film
Linda_Hunt
American dancer and actor (1899–1987)
Gene Kelly in Easter Parade (1948) opposite Judy Garland, Ann Miller, and Peter Lawford. He followed up with a final reunion with Rogers (replacing Judy
Fred_Astaire
English actor (1914–2000)
international films, based on box office returns. Guinness was idolised by Peter Sellers—who himself became famous for inhabiting a variety of characters
Alec_Guinness
1979 Australian TV film
psychotic plumber who terrorizes a grad student. Written and directed by Peter Weir, The Plumber was originally made and broadcast as a television film in
The_Plumber_(1979_film)
American actor (1920–2014)
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Mickey_Rooney
American novelist (born 1972)
Andy Weir (/wɪər/ ; born June 16, 1972) is an American novelist. His 2011 novel The Martian was adapted into the 2015 film of the same name. He received
Andy_Weir
Delusion in which one believes their life is a staged reality TV show
film The Truman Show, a 1998 psychological comedy-drama film directed by Peter Weir and written by Andrew Niccol. Actor Jim Carrey plays Truman Burbank, a
Truman_Show_delusion
American comedian, actor, musician and writer (born 1945)
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Steve_Martin
Italian actress (born 1934)
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers where actress Sonia Aquino portrayed Loren. The song "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)?" by Peter Sarstedt was said to
Sophia_Loren
Surname list
Weir is a surname. It may refer to: Alisha Weir (born 2009), Irish actress Alison Weir (born 1951), British writer and historian Alison Weir (activist)
Weir_(surname)
American screenwriter and producer (1929–2003)
producer for television and film who is best known for his work on the Peter Weir-directed film Witness (1985), which starred Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis
William_Kelley_(screenwriter)
American actress and dancer (born 1950)
Archived from the original on July 29, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2020. Peter Vecsey (March 13, 2007). "BASN's Hometown Hero". blackathlete.net. Archived
Debbie_Allen
American actress (1907–1990)
Must See Before You Die", Quintessence Editions Limited, pg. 141 Bradshaw, Peter (February 14, 2019). "The Lady Eve review – card sharp Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara_Stanwyck
Film genre
1973) Blood for Dracula (Paul Morrissey, 1974) Picnic at Hanging Rock (Peter Weir, 1975) The Tenant (Roman Polanski, 1976) Eraserhead (David Lynch, 1977)
Art_horror
1977 film by Peter Weir
Rain) is a 1977 Australian mystery drama film directed and co-written by Peter Weir, starring Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett and David Gulpilil (billed
The_Last_Wave
Award
Reiner (4/0) Ridley Scott (4/0) Oliver Stone (4/3) Quentin Tarantino (4/0) Peter Weir (4/0) William Wyler (4/1) Hal Ashby (3/0) Richard Attenborough (3/1) Bernardo
Golden Globe Award for Best Director
Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Director
American actress (1924–2014)
returned to Broadway in the musical Woman of the Year (1981) with book by Peter Stone and music and lyrics by Kander and Ebb. The musical is based on the
Lauren_Bacall
English actor and singer-songwriter (born 1978)
role. In 2010, Sturgess starred in the film The Way Back, directed by Peter Weir and based on a true story. The character Sturgess plays is based on Sławomir
Jim_Sturgess
American actress (1924–2021)
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Cicely_Tyson
American actor (born 1949)
transform himself to an astonishing degree." In 1993, he starred in the Peter Weir directed drama Fearless (1993) alongside Isabella Rossellini, John Turturro
Jeff_Bridges
Scottish actress (1921–2007)
husband Peter Viertel died of cancer on 4 November. At the time of Viertel's death, director Michael Scheingraber was filming the documentary Peter Viertel:
Deborah_Kerr
1993 American drama film by Peter Weir
Fearless is a 1993 American drama film directed by Peter Weir and starring Jeff Bridges, Isabella Rossellini, Rosie Perez and John Turturro. It was written
Fearless_(1993_film)
American record company executive involved with Creedence Clearwater Revival
Fantasy Records). Zaentz next produced The Mosquito Coast, directed by Peter Weir on location in Belize and starring Harrison Ford, adapted from the book
Saul_Zaentz
Cherokee actor and film producer (born 1947)
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Wes_Studi
Football match
Strachan led another Aberdeen attack in the 55th minute, passing it to Peter Weir who took the ball down the flank. His cross back to Strachan was met by
1983 European Cup Winners' Cup final
1983_European_Cup_Winners'_Cup_final
Television show filmed in Vancouver
Vikki Krinsky as Shelby Derouche (season 4) According to show creator Peter Weir, when Edgemont premiered three-quarters of its audience was over the age
Edgemont_(TV_series)
American actor and filmmaker (1915–1985)
26, 2025. Welles, Orson; Bogdanovich, Peter; Rosenbaum, Jonathan (1998). "My Orson [new introduction by Peter Bogdanovich]". This is Orson Welles (2nd ed
Orson_Welles
British film industry award
Richard B. Goodwin, David Lean United Kingdom Witness Peter Weir Edward S. Feldman, Peter Weir United States 1986 (40th) A Room with a View James Ivory
BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Film
American actor (born 1948)
Archived from the original on June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022. Hammond, Peter (June 24, 2021). "Oscars: Academy To Honor Danny Glover, Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel_L._Jackson
Film award
Peter Jackson, Barrie M. Osborne, Fran Walsh Cold Mountain Anthony Minghella Albert Berger Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Peter Weir
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama
Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Motion_Picture_–_Drama
American animator, producer and entrepreneur (1901–1966)
full-length animated features too, including Alice in Wonderland (1951) and Peter Pan (1953). From the early to mid-1950s, Disney began to devote less attention
Walt_Disney
English actor and filmmaker (1889–1977)
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Charlie_Chaplin
British stage magician (1902–1973)
married Evelyne Mary Scotcher, who was known as Mary. In 2003, director Peter Weir and actor Tom Cruise were working on a film based on The War Magician
Jasper_Maskelyne
Australian actor
son's acting potential, wrote to director Peter Weir (the 'most famous person he could think of') and Weir wrote back, suggesting he sign with an agent
Damon_Herriman
British actor (born 1963)
Edwards-Jones, Imogen (14 March 2000). "Brightest star in Mamet's plow". Peter Gill, playwright and theatre director. John Pavel. Retrieved 18 August 2012
Mark_Strong
American actress, writer, and comedian (born 1932)
two musical groups that had recently broken up, Simon and Garfunkel and Peter, Paul and Mary, as well as singer Dionne Warwick.[citation needed] May has
Elaine_May
British-American actor (1904–1986)
career. In 1944, Grant starred alongside Priscilla Lane, Raymond Massey and Peter Lorre, in Frank Capra's dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace, playing the manic
Cary_Grant
Association football club in Scotland
Graham Leggat were inducted into the Hall of Fame. In 2018, Eoin Jess, Peter Weir, Bobby Clark and Donald Colman were inducted. Matt Armstrong, Brian Irvine
Aberdeen_F.C.
Bahamian-American actor, filmmaker, diplomat and author (1927–2022)
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Sidney_Poitier
American actor (1893–1973)
John Forsythe and Marcia Henderson; and Black Tuesday (1954), featuring Peter Graves and Jean Parker. In 1953, Robinson made his television debut with
Edward_G._Robinson
Venice Film Festival award
Opening Ceremony: "I Want To Roar"". Deadline. Retrieved 4 September 2024. "Peter Weir Leone d'Oro alla carriera della Biennale Cinema 2024". labiennale.org
Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
Golden_Lion_for_Lifetime_Achievement
Australian lawyer, producer and actress
best known for her portrayal of the mysterious brunette Irma in the Peter Weir cult classic Picnic at Hanging Rock. She is based in Los Angeles and is
Karen_Robson
1990 film by Peter Weir
1990 American romantic comedy film written, produced, and directed by Peter Weir and starring Gérard Depardieu and Andie MacDowell. The screenplay focuses
Green_Card_(film)
1974 film by Peter Weir
comedy film, produced by twin brothers Hal and Jim McElroy and directed by Peter Weir. It was his first feature film, and was also based on an original story
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