James Foley
Film director · 2 films (1986–2018)
James Foley is a director whose work here spans At Close Range (1986) to Fifty Shades Freed (2018), across drama and crime. All 204 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
James Foley was an American film director. His 1986 film At Close Range was entered into the 36th Berlin International Film Festival.
Born 28 December 1953 · Brooklyn, New York, USA · died 6 May 2025
Directing style
James Foley establishes intimacy and psychological isolation by favoring a shallow depth of field, framing characters primarily in medium shots and close-ups shot from an eye-level perspective. His scenes are overwhelmingly staged in interior environments, utilizing practical fixtures and window light to sculpt a visual atmosphere that leans heavily into tense, romantic, and lonely moods. The color palette balances cool, desaturated tones and deep shadows with warm, earthy neutrals and sharp accents of crimson red.
Films directed by James Foley
About James Foley
When was James Foley born?
James Foley was born on 28 December 1953 in Brooklyn, New York, USA and died on 6 May 2025.
What films has James Foley directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: At Close Range (1986) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018).
Search every frame of James Foley’s films
All 204 indexed frames from 2 films directed by James Foley — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.