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Anthony Minghella: 1954-2008

March 31, 2008 by Romy

Cinematic renaissance man Anthony Minghella (who credits include writing, directing and producing some of the most critically successful films of the past 20 years) died of complications following surgery this week at the age of 54. Best known for the hugely successful film adaptation of author Michael Ondaatje’s The English Patient, which won nine Oscars in 1997, including Best Picture and Best Director for Minghella, who also adapted the screenplay.

Although he directed just six feature films in his career, Minghella took care with of his projects, writing each of them and producing countless others, including recent George Clooney film, Michael Clayton.

Out of respect for his creativity and cinematic talents, Tower.com would like to share a selection of our favorite Anthony Minghella films:

The Talented Mr. Ripley
Anthony Minghella - Director

Breaking and Entering
Anthony Minghella - Director

Iris
Anthony Minghella - Producer

The Quiet American
Anthony Minghella - Producer