Joseph Losey
Joseph Losey (
1909-
1984) was an American theater and film director. After studying in
Germany with
Bertolt Brecht, Losey returned to the
United States, eventually making his way to
Hollywood. During the McCarthy Era, he was investigated for his supposed ties with the
Communist Party and blacklisted. His career in shambles, he moved to London, where he continued working as a director. His film
The Go-Between won the Golden Palm Award at the
Cannes Film Festival.