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# J. Lee Thompson

(1914–2002)   Film Director

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J. Lee Thompson was a film director.

## Quick Facts About J. Lee Thompson

Born August 1, 1914

Died August 30, 2002

Profession Film Director

## About J. Lee Thompson

British film director (1914-2002)... \| John Lee Thompson was an English film director, screenwriter and producer. Initially an exponent of social realism, he became known as a versatile and prolific director of thrillers, action, and adventure films.

##  Quotes by J. Lee Thompson

> [Battle For The Planet Of The Apes', was just a film for kids and didn't have any deep meaning.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-lee-thompson/battle-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-was-just-a-film-for-kids-and-didn-t/)

[J. Lee Thompson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-lee-thompson/)

[Apes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/apes/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/860/j-lee-thompson-80674_apes_battle-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-was-ju_23542.jpg)

> [I even agree with the new digital ways of filmmaking, where you don't even have physical film in the camera, but to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-lee-thompson/i-even-agree-with-the-new-digital-ways-of-filmmaking-where-you-don-t/)

[J. Lee Thompson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-lee-thompson/)

[Agree](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/agree/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/26d/j-lee-thompson-80674_agree_i-even-agree-with-the-new-digital-ways-o_498554.jpg)

> [Like some of my other movies, 'Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes' is also a very political film, and many critics…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-lee-thompson/like-some-of-my-other-movies-conquest-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-is/)

[J. Lee Thompson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-lee-thompson/)

[Apes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/apes/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d96/j-lee-thompson-80674_apes_like-some-of-my-other-movies-conquest-of_1237569.jpg)

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