John Glen

John Glen

John Glen (born 15 May 1932) is a British film director. He was born in Sunbury-on-Thames, England. He is best known for his work as a film editor, and director of five James Bond movies, he also worked as film editor and second unit director on three previous Bond movies: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Moonraker (1979). Glen’s other films as second unit director include Superman and The Wild Geese, both in 1978.  He also directed the feature films Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992) and The Point Men (2001) and directed the TV series Space Precinct. In 2001, he published his memoir “For My Eyes Only.”

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John Glen Movies

Discover the best movies directed by John Glen. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated John Glen films ranked by score.

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Licence to Kill

Licence to Kill (1989)

Action Adventure Thriller
When a sadistic cartel boss leaves Bond's closest ally mutilated and murders his wife, 007 abandons his mission and turns vigilante. What follows is a descent into the criminal underworld,...
Score 6.4
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The Living Daylights

The Living Daylights (1987)

Action Adventure Thriller
Timothy Dalton's debut as Bond finds the spy caught between superpowers on the brink of war. When a Soviet defector warns of an assassination plot targeting Western intelligence operatives, 007...
Score 6.5
3
A View to a Kill

A View to a Kill (1985)

Action Adventure Thriller
When a Soviet operative steals a radiation-resistant microchip from British intelligence, Bond's investigation leads him to Max Zorin, a charismatic Silicon Valley industrialist with sinister ambitions. Zorin's plan is audacious...
Score 6.3
4
Octopussy

Octopussy (1983)

Action Adventure Thriller
When a murdered agent is discovered clutching a priceless Fabergé egg, Bond inherits an assignment that spirals into Cold War intrigue. The trail leads him through India's underworld, where a...
Score 6.4
5
For Your Eyes Only

For Your Eyes Only (1981)

Action Adventure Thriller
When a British naval vessel sinks in the Ionian Sea, Bond races to recover the classified encryption module locked in its wreckage before Soviet operatives can claim it. What begins...
Score 6.5

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What are the highest-rated movies directed by John Glen? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by John Glen are Licence to Kill, The Living Daylights, and A View to a Kill.
How many movies and TV shows has John Glen directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 5 titles directed by John Glen, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography directed by John Glen maintains a strong average user rating of 6.4 out of 10 across all tracked titles.