Veteran Director James Foley, Known for "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "House of Cards," Passes Away
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Let's pay our respects to the talented filmmaker, James Foley. Claiming sources from "Variety", his representative confirms that he passed away at his LA residence earlier this week, succumbing to a lingering brain tumor battle. He was 71.
A Rich and Diverse Cinematic Legacy
From his roots in Brooklyn to his final film projects, Foley left behind an indelible impression on the cinematic world. Delve into his wide spectrum of work:
Starting with his directorial debut, Reckless (1984), starring Daryl Hannah and Aidan Quinn, Foley's career took off. Memorable films followed, such as At Close Range (1986), starring Sean Penn and Christopher Walken, and Who's That Girl (1987), featuring the inimitable Madonna.
Foley's adaptive skills were displayed in films like After Dark, My Sweet (1990), a film noir take on the Jim Thompson novel, and The Corruptor (1999), an energetic action film starring Chow Yun-Fat and Mark Wahlberg. He also directed the engaging heist film Confidence (2003) and the suspenseful thriller Perfect Stranger (2007).
In the late 2010s, he took on directing the sequels for the controversial Fifty Shades of Grey series, starring Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.
Foley's television portfolio is equally impressive. From 2013 to 2015, he directed a dozen episodes of the hit Netflix series House of Cards. He also had a hand in directing episodes for shows like "Twin Peaks," "Billions," "Wayward Pines," and "Hannibal."
James Foley leaves behind a legacy that includes his brother Kevin, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann, and nephew Quinn. His brother Gerald preceded him in death.
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- James Foley, tragically passed away in his Los Angeles house, following a long battle with a brain tumor, as confirmed by sources from "Variety".
- In his illustrious career, James Foley directed films like Who's That Girl (1987), featuring Madonna, and the critically acclaimed At Close Range (1986), starring Sean Penn.
- As a testament to his versatility, James Foley also directed episodes of television shows like "House of Cards," where he worked alongside esteemed actors such as Al Pacino.
- As James Foley battled his illness, he was working on a possible project titled "Glengarry," a reimagining of the play written by David Mamet, which Pacino famously starred in on Broadway.
