A former critic of renown whose contributions to American cinema include three striking screenplays for Martin Scorsese and a directorial output that has unrelentingly and inventively encompassed true-life stories, controversial social issues and adaptations of novels.
Raised in a strict Dutch Calvinist atmosphere, Schrader reportedly saw his first film at age 17. Following his parents wishes,… See Full Paul Schrader Biography
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