Director James Foley, Known for "Fifty Shades of Grey" Sequels, Passes Away at 71
Director James Foley Passes Away: Known for "Fifty Shades of Grey" - "Director of 'Fifty Shades of Grey', James Foley, has passed away"
Bid farewell to James Foley, a seasoned director who captivated audiences with his diverse filmography, including the erotic drama "Fifty Shades of Grey" sequels and the acclaimed psychological thriller "Glengarry Glen Ross." His life came to an end due to a brain tumor, his agent confirmed to The New York Times. Following his footsteps in the industry, Foley was 71.
Talent manager Florent Lamy expressed in an interview with The Los Angeles Times, "James Foley was not only a talented director but also a close friend." Foley's memorable last films were the sequels "Fifty Shades Darker" (2017) and "Fifty Shades Freed" (2018), starring Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.
From 2013 to 2015, Foley directed 12 episodes of the hit TV series "House of Cards," which starred Kevin Spacey.
Early Success and Collaborations
James Foley's career ignited with the release of his directorial debut, "Reckless," in 1984, starring Aidan Quinn and Daryl Hannah. Foley partnered with cinematographer Juan Ruiz Anchía for over half a dozen films, including the acclaimed drama "Glengarry Glen Ross" (1992), praised for its chilling portrayal of a cutthroat Chicago real estate office, featuring a star-studded cast that included Al Pacino and Jack Lemmon.
Foley's collaboration with Madonna took on a different form when he directed her "Live to Tell" music video. The duo's association continued as Foley directed the pop superstar in "Who's That Girl" (1987), a comedy that marked the first of her big-screen acting roles.
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Enrichment Data:
- Foley's career highlights include his directorial debut, "Reckless" (1984), and "At Close Range" (1986), a drama starring Sean Penn and Christopher Walken.
- Foley collaborated extensively with cinematographer Juan Ruiz Anchía on five films, including the thrilling "Glengarry Glen Ross."
- In addition to his work on "House of Cards," Foley also directed "Confidence" (2003) and "Perfect Stranger" (2007).
- Additionally, Foley received recognition for adapting Jim Thompson's novel "After Dark, My Sweet" into a film noir in 1990. However, the film underperformed at the box office.
- James Foley, the director renowned for the erotic drama "Fifty Shades of Grey" and its sequels, died at 71 due to a brain tumor.
- Foley also worked on the hit TV series "House of Cards," directing 12 episodes from 2013 to 2015.
- His career began with his directorial debut, "Reckless," in 1984, and included collaborations with cinematographer Juan Ruiz Anchía on projects like "Glengarry Glen Ross."
- Foley'sassociation with Madonna extended beyond directing her "Live to Tell" music video to also including directing her in the film "Who's That Girl."
