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James Glickenhaus

James Glickenhaus (born July 24, 1950) is an American financier, automotive entrepreneur, and former filmmaker. He is known to film audiences for having directed, written, and produced a number of action films during the 1980s and '90s, including The Exterminator (1980), The Soldier (1982), Shakedown (1988), and the Jackie Chan vehicle The Protector (1985). He co-founded the production and distribution company Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment, which was responsible for several cult classics.

James Glickenhaus

James Glickenhaus during the 24h of Le Mans getting interviewed.

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Name
James Glickenhaus
Born
24 July 1950
Birthplace
New York City, New York, US
Education
* University of California, Los Angeles
Occupation
* Director
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

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James Glickenhaus (born July 24, 1950) is an American financier, automotive entrepreneur, and former filmmaker. He is known to film audiences for having directed, written, and produced a number of action films during the 1980s and '90s, including The Exterminator (1980), The Soldier (1982), Shakedown (1988), and the Jackie Chan vehicle The Protector (1985). He co-founded the production and distribution company Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment, which was responsible for several cult classics.

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