Wally Pfister

Best known as a Cinematographer based on credits in that role in 9 films, with $3,821,271,057 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #31)
Best-known technical roles: The Dark Knight Rises (Cinematographer), The Dark Knight (Cinematographer), Inception (Cinematographer), Batman Begins (Cinematographer), Moneyball (Cinematographer)
Born: July 8, 1961 (64 years old)
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
In Technical RolesCinematographer9$1,811,400,724$2,009,870,333$3,821,271,057
Production Consultant1$83,028,130$203,868,448$286,896,578
Director1$23,022,309$80,016,949$103,039,258
Additional Photography1$53,883,989$13,800,000$67,683,989

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Cinematographer at the Domestic Box Office 22 $1,811,400,724
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,616 $23,022,309
Top Grossing Cinematographer at the International Box Office 36 $2,009,870,333
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 979 $80,016,949
Top Grossing Cinematographer at the Worldwide Box Office 31 $3,821,271,057
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,200 $103,039,258

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2014 Preview: April

April 1st, 2014

Captian America: The Winter Soldier poster

March was stronger than expected when compared to 2013 with four films earning $100 million or more, led by Divergent. (Not all of them have gotten there yet, but they are certain to reach that milestone before they are done their box office runs.) It wasn't a blow-out victory, on the other hand, as a few weekends the ticket sales were lower in 2014 than they were during the same weekend in 2013. April looks really strong with Captain America: The Winter Soldier leading the way. This film should top $200 million over the weekend, while it isn't the only film that should crack the century mark, as Rio 2 is also on track for $100 million. This is great news, as no film last April reached $100 million. Granted, 42 came close and Oblivion wasn't far behind, but The Winter Soldier should earn more than those two films earned combined giving 2014 a comfortable lead over 2013 over the full month. More...

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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Apr 18, 2014Transcendence Director $23,022,309$80,016,949$103,039,258
Jul 17, 2013Turbo Visual Consultant $83,028,130$203,868,448$286,896,578
Jul 20, 2012The Dark Knight Rises Director of Photography $448,139,099$634,089,008$1,082,228,107
Sep 23, 2011Moneyball Cinematographer $75,605,492$35,695,343$111,300,835
Jul 16, 2010Inception Cinematographer $293,662,683$533,210,699$826,873,382
Jul 18, 2008The Dark Knight Cinematographer $536,625,724$473,460,281$1,010,086,005
Oct 20, 2006The Prestige Director of Photography $53,089,891$51,317,475$104,407,366
Jun 15, 2005Batman Begins Cinematographer $205,343,774$151,426,819$356,770,593
May 30, 2003The Italian Job Director of Photography $106,126,012$70,136,827$176,262,839
May 24, 2002Insomnia Director of Photography $67,263,182$46,359,317$113,622,499
Mar 16, 2001Memento Director of Photography $25,544,867$14,174,564$39,719,431
May 2, 1997Austin Powers: Internationa… Additional Photography $53,883,989$13,800,000$67,683,989
 
Averages $164,277,929$192,296,311$356,574,240
Totals 12 $1,971,335,152$2,307,555,730$4,278,890,882


Director Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Apr 18, 2014Transcendence $10,886,3863,455$23,022,309$103,039,25822.3%
 
Averages $10,886,3863,455$23,022,309$103,039,25822.3%
Totals 1 $23,022,309$103,039,258

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Cinematographer at the Domestic Box Office 22 $1,811,400,724
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,616 $23,022,309
Top Grossing Cinematographer at the International Box Office 36 $2,009,870,333
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 979 $80,016,949
Top Grossing Cinematographer at the Worldwide Box Office 31 $3,821,271,057
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,200 $103,039,258