Curtis Hanson(1945-2016)
- Director
- Producer
- Writer
After small films likeThe Bedroom Window (1987)andSweet Kill (1972),Curtis Hanson went on to
direct major features includingThe Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992),The River Wild (1994)and the Academy
Award-winningL.A. Confidential (1997).Setting his sights on another city, Hanson was
critically acclaimed for directingEminemin Universal Pictures'
8 Mile (2002),which co-starredKim Basinger,Mekhi Phiferand many Detroit-based
actors.