Jim McBride

A maverick of American cinema, Jim McBride was born in 1941 in New York City, USA, and has been active in the film industry from the 1960s to the early 2000s. Passionately crafting narratives in drama and romance genres, his most renowned works include 'The Big Easy' and 'Great Balls of Fire!', with his earlier film 'David Holzman's Diary' receiving a National Film Registry award by the Library of Congress. Known for his naturalistic style and ability to extract authentic performances, McBride often infused his films with a unique blend of realism and romanticism. From a personal perspective, McBride has always been a director who daringly deviated from the mainstream, imbuing his films with a distinctive voice that truly reflects his unconstrained spirit.