John Smallcombe

John Smallcombe

Known for

Directing

Biography

John Smallcombe started his career at the age of 17 as a tea-boy in London at Hemdale Film Company. He quickly transitioned into physical film production, working as a runner and then as an assistant director. Throughout his career, he collaborated with luminaries such as Fred Zinnemann, Michael Apted, Hugh Hudson, Richard Lester, and Ken Russell. His credits include "Lucky Lady," "Tommy," "Mahler," "Chariots of Fire," and "Triple Echo."

In 2000, John moved to Los Angeles to work with multi-Oscar-winning producer John Daly on notable films like "Terminator," "Platoon," "Salvador," and "The Last Emperor." He also co-produced "Love at First Kill" (2008), "The Hessen Conspiracy" (2009), and "M...

Best known work

Juggernaut
Juggernaut
1974
Across the River and into the Trees
Across the River and into the Trees
2023
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
1981
The Spiral Staircase
The Spiral Staircase
1975
Jacked$
Jacked$
2004
An African Dream
An African Dream
1987

Filmography

  1. 2023

    Across the River and into the Trees

    Producer

  2. 2004

    Jacked$

    Production Manager

  3. 1987

    An African Dream

    Writer, Director, Producer

  4. 1981

    Cattle Annie and Little Britches

    Third Assistant Director

  5. 1975

    The Spiral Staircase

    Assistant Director Trainee

  6. 1974

    Juggernaut

    Assistant Director Trainee

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