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Brosnan, Peter

 Person

Biographical History

Peter Brosnan (born 1952) is a writer and director.

Peter Brosnan was born July 6, 1952. He studied at the film school at New York University. He is known for his most recent documentary, The Lost City of Cecil B. Demille, as well as Perfect Target and Hit List.

Citation:
Internet Movie Database, via WWW, June 26, 2017 (worked on The Lost City, Perfect Target, Hit List)

UPB files, June 26, 2017 (born July 6, 1952)

Los Angeles Times, via WWW, October 4, 2017 (Studied at NYU film school)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Peter Brosnan research on the 1956 Ten Commandments film, approximately 1956-2022

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5905 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains papers and audiovisual materials collected by Peter Brosnan for his research on Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 Ten Commandments film, which was filmed on location in Egypt and Mount Sinai. Includes audiotapes, videocassettes, 16mm film reels, biographies either typed or printed from the internet, press articles and clippings about the 1956 film, an original lobby card for the film, and research notes. Materials dated 1956 to 2022.

Dates: approximately 1956-2022
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 5905, Peter Brosnan papers / Peter Brosnan research on the Ten Commandments films

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