Don Chaffey: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 28
- on screen
- 1953–1985
- box office
- $39.6M
Don Chaffey's Career in Numbers
Don Chaffey's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Don Chaffey works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Skid Kids (1953) to International Airport (1985), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.
Don Chaffey Movies by Decade
- 1950s 8
- 1960s 10
- 1970s 9
- 1980s 1
The 1960s were Don Chaffey's busiest decade, with 10 films.
Don Chaffey Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Adventure 6
- Family 5
- Crime 2
- Tv movie 1
- Horror 1
- Action 1
- Comedy 1
- War 1
- Mystery 1
Drama is the genre Don Chaffey has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of adventure (6).
Don Chaffey Career Milestones
- First film
- Skid Kids 1953
- Biggest box office hit
- Pete's Dragon $39.6M worldwide
- Newest film
- International Airport 1985
Don Chaffey Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Don Chaffey is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1985
International Airport Drama - 1979
C.H.O.M.P.S. Family - 1978
The Gift of Love Tv movie - 1978
Lassie: The New Beginning Family - 1978
The Magic of Lassie Family - 1977
Pete's Dragon Adventure Worldwide box office: $39.6M - 1975
Ride a Wild Pony Adventure - 1974
Persecution Drama - 1971
Creatures the World Forgot Horror - 1971
Clinic Exclusive Drama - 1968
A Twist of Sand Adventure - 1967
The Viking Queen Adventure - 1967
One Million Years B.C. Adventure Worldwide box office: $669 - 1965
The Crooked Road Drama - 1963
The Three Lives of Thomasina Drama - 1963
The Horse Without a Head Drama - 1963
Jason and the Argonauts Action Worldwide box office: $479 - 1962
The Prince and the Pauper Adventure - 1961
A Matter of WHO Crime - 1960
Dentist in the Chair Comedy - 1959
Danger Within War - 1958
The Man Upstairs Drama - 1957
The Flesh Is Weak Drama - 1957
The Girl in the Picture Crime - 1954
Time Is My Enemy Drama - 1953
Skid Kids Family - 1953
Watch Out Family - 1953
Strange Stories Mystery
Who Don Chaffey Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Don Chaffey shares the most films with. Donald Houston comes first, with 5 films together, followed by William Franklyn (3).
Don Chaffey: Questions & Answers
How many movies Don Chaffey has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Don Chaffey been in?
Don Chaffey is credited on 28 films, from 1953 to 1985. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Don Chaffey's highest-grossing movie?
Pete's Dragon (1977) is Don Chaffey's biggest box office hit, with $39.6M worldwide, ahead of One Million Years B.C. (1967) ($669). Across every film with box office figures, Don Chaffey's movies have made $39.6M.
Don Chaffey's biggest hits What is Don Chaffey's newest movie?
The most recent film on Don Chaffey's filmography is International Airport (1985), which Don Chaffey directed.
Who does Don Chaffey work with most often?
Don Chaffey shares the most films with Donald Houston (5 films), William Franklyn (3 films) and Honor Blackman (3 films).
The Best Don Chaffey Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 directing credits.
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