Which films did Paul Newman direct?

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Paul Newman directed several notable films throughout his career, often casting his wife, Joanne Woodward, in lead roles. His directorial filmography includes:1

  • Rachel, Rachel (1968): A drama about a repressed schoolteacher that earned an Academy Award nomination for best picture.1
  • Sometimes a Great Notion (1971): An adaptation of a Ken Kesey novel in which Newman also starred.1
  • The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972): Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Paul Zindel.1
  • The Shadow Box (1980): A made-for-TV movie focusing on terminally ill patients and their families.1
  • Harry & Son (1984): A film Newman directed, cowrote, and starred in alongside Robby Benson.1
  • The Glass Menagerie (1987): His final directorial effort, which was an adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play.12