David Millin (11 June 1920 - 26 May 1999) was a South African

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and film producer. He has produced various

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and English films about his career. He has been a member of the

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since 1972, the first member from South Africa belonging to the organization. In 1994 he was honored by

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for his lifetime contribution to the industry and in 1997 he was also honored by SASC / Kodak for his contribution. He was famous for his spectacular depictions, large (but precise) war scenes and his dry sense of humor.

Filmography

As director: * ''Suster Teresa'', 1974 * ''Die Voortrekkers'', 1973 * ''Met Moed, Durf en Bloed'', 1973 * ''Die Banneling'', 1971 * ''

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'', 1970 * ''Banana Beach'', 1970 * ''Petticoat Safari'', 1969 * ''Majuba: Heuwel van Duiwe'', 1968 * ''The Second Sin'', 1966 * ''African Gold'', 1965 * ''Seven Against the Sun'', 1964 * ''Stropers van die Laeveld'', 1962 * ''Donker Afrika'', 1957 * ''Last of the Few'' (year unknown) As a cinematographer: * ''

Killer Force ''Killer Force'', also known as ''The Diamond Mercenaries'', is a 1976 thriller film directed by Val Guest and starring Telly Savalas, Peter Fonda and Christopher Lee. It was a co-production between the Republic of Ireland, Switzerland, United ...

'', 1976 * Die Banneling, 1971 * '' The Jackals'', 1967 * '' The Cape Town Affair'', 1967 * ''Diamond Safari'', 1958 * Donker Afrika, 1957 * n Plan is 'n Boerdery'', 1954 * ''Inspan'', 1953 * ''Hans-die-Skipper'', 1952 * ''Last of the Few'' As manufacturer: * ''Die Voortrekkers'', 1973 * ''Met Moed, Durf en Bloed'', 1973 * ''Shangani Patrol'', 1970 * ''Banana Beach'', 1970 * ''Seven Against the Sun'', 1964 * ''Last of the Few'' As scriptwriter: * ''Met Moed, Durf en Bloed'', 1973 * ''African Gold'', 1965 * ''Seven Against the Sun'', 1964 * ''Last of the Few''

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Millin, David 1920 births 1999 deaths South African film directors South African cinematographers South African film producers