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Iain Softley is known for directing.
Born in London, England, UK (age 69).
Iain Softley has 6 credits in our database.
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Filmography (6)
Biography
Iain Declan Softley (born November 30, 1956) is an English film director. He was educated at St Benedict's School, Ealing, where he played the part of Thomas Becket in its 1975 production of T. S. Eliot's play, Murder in the Cathedral, and Queens' College, Cambridge. His movies include the Beatles film Backbeat (1994), Hackers (1995), The Wings of the Dove (1997), K-PAX (2001), The Skeleton Key (2005) and Inkheart (2008). Softley also has been developing an adaptation of Stephen Gallagher's novel The Boat House for Dimension Films, set in the English Lake District. He previously attempted to film the book in 1999, with Milla Jovovich in the lead role of a haunted and driven Russian émigré.
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How old is Iain Softley?
Iain Softley is 69 years old, born on .
Where was Iain Softley born?
Iain Softley was born in London, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Iain Softley been in?
Iain Softley has 6 credits in our database. Notable titles include Curve (2015), Inkheart (2008), K-PAX (2001), The Wings of the Dove (1997), Hackers (1995).
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Iain Softley is primarily known as a director. Iain Declan Softley (born November 30, 1956) is an English film director. He was educated at St Benedict's School, Ealing, where he played the part…
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