American filmmaker and screenwriter. Peckinpah’s films generally deal with the conflict between values and ideals. He was given the nickname “Bloody Sam” owing to the violence in his films. Many of his films were noted for behind-the-scenes battles with producers and crew members, damaging his reputation and career during his lifetime. Several of his films remain controversial.

Selected FILMOGRAPHY
1983 The Osterman Weekend
1982 Jinxed! 
1978 Convoy
1975 The Killer Elite
1974 Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia 
1973 Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
1972 The Getaway
1971 Straw Dogs
1970 The Ballad of Cable Hogue
1969 The Wild Bunch
1962 Ride the High Country 
1961 The Deadly Companions