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

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and

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. He has produced various

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and English films about his career. He has been a member of the American Society of Cinematographers since 1972, the first member from South Africa belonging to the organization. In 1994 he was honored by M-Net 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 * '' Shangani Patrol'', 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 ''The Jackals'' is a 1967 DeLuxe Color Western film from 20th Century Fox filmed at Killarney Film Studios South Africa. A remake of 1948's ''Yellow Sky'', it stars Vincent Price as a South African prospector named Oupa (grandpa) Decker and c ...

'', 1967 * ''

The Cape Town Affair ''The Cape Town Affair'' is director Robert D. Webb's 1967 glamorized spy film produced by 20th Century Fox at Killarney Film Studios in South Africa. The film stars Claire Trevor, James Brolin, and Jacqueline Bisset. It is a remake of the 1953 ...

'', 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