John Coquillon

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name = John Coquillon


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birthname = Albert Louis Coquillon
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deathdate = 1987
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othername = Johnny Coquillon
occupation = Cinematographer
yearsactive = 1956 - 1987
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awards = awd|Genie Award for
Best Achievement in Cinematography|1980|The Changeling

John Coquillon (1933 – 1987) was a Canadian cinematographer. Born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, Coquillon started in the British film industry as a Pinewood Studios clapper loader in the 1950s before becoming a documentary cameraman later in the decade shooting numerous wildlife movies throughout Africa. Coquillon relocated from Africa back to the UK in the mid-1960s. His ability to work speedily and utilize natural light brought him to the attention of writer Alfred Shaughnessy, who recommended Coquillon to director Michael Reeves for "Witchfinder General" (1968), the first of several horror films that he worked on as Director of Photography for American International Pictures.

In 1971, Coquillon began a fruitful working relationship with Sam Peckinpah, first serving as cinematographer for the controversial director’s critically acclaimed "Straw Dogs". He later shot Peckinpah’s "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" (1973), "Cross of Iron" (1977), and "The Osterman Weekend" (1983). After "Osterman", the majority of Coquillon’s remaining credits were in television, including the television movie "Ivanhoe" (1982) and numerous miniseries. Coquillon’s other films include "The Wilby Conspiracy" (1975) and "Clockwise" (1986). He won the Best Cinematographer Genie Award in 1980 for "The Changeling".

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