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Director Peter Medak dies at age 88

Outlets report that director Peter Medak died in Los Angeles at age 88, concluding a career that spanned six decades.

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At a glance

  • Director Peter Medak died on Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 88.12
  • His filmmaking career spanned six decades and featured movies such as The Changeling, The Krays, and The Ruling Class.123

Filmmaker Peter Medak died on Tuesday in Los Angeles at age 88.12

Born in Hungary, his directing career spanned six decades.12

His notable film credits include The Changeling, The Krays, and The Ruling Class.123

He also directed the feature film Romeo Is Bleeding.23

Where sources agree

  • Died at age 883 of 3
  • Died in Los Angeles2 of 3
  • Career spanned six decades2 of 3
  • Directed The Changeling, The Krays, and The Ruling Class3 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1VarietyPeter Medak, Director of ‘The Changeling’ and ‘The Krays,’ Dies at 88 ↗
  2. 2DeadlinePeter Medak Dies: ‘The Ruling Class’ & ‘Romeo Is Bleeding’ Director Was 88 ↗
  3. 3The Hollywood ReporterPeter Medak, Director of ‘The Ruling Class’ and ‘The Changeling,’ Dies at 88 ↗

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