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Nancy Savoca

Known for directing · Born 23 July 1959 · 67 · Bronx, New York, USA

16 credits

Nancy Savoca, a celebrated filmmaker born in the Bronx, New York, gained prominence for her work as a screenwriter, director, and producer. Known for her authentic storytelling and unique directorial style, Savoca emerged as a trailblazer with films such as "True Love" and "Dogfight." Her ability to capture raw emotions and depict nuanced human relationships garnered critical acclaim. Savoca's career exemplifies a dedication to telling impactful stories that resonate deeply with audiences, solidifying her as a respected figure in filmmaking. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, she is the daughter of Sicilian and Argentine immigrants Calogero Savoca and Maria Elvira Savoca. Married to Richard Guay (pronounced as "gay"), also a writer and producer, they have three children: two sons and a daughter.

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Known for

Third Watch

1999

Dogfight

1991

If There Be Thorns

2015

If These Walls Could Talk

1996

Murder One

1995

True Love

1989

Household Saints

1993

Union Square

2011

The 24 Hour Woman

1999

The Many Miracles of Household Saints

2024

Dirt

2003

Reno: Rebel Without a Pause

2003

Acting (1)

2024The Many Miracles of Household SaintsSelfFilm

Crew (1)

2002The Truth About CharlieThanksFilm

Directing (13)

2015If There Be ThornsDirectorFilm
2011Union SquareDirector, ScreenplayFilm
2003DirtDirector, Writer, Executive ProducerFilm
2003Reno: Rebel Without a PauseDirectorFilm
1999Third WatchDirectorSeries
1999The 24 Hour WomanDirector, WriterFilm
1996If These Walls Could TalkDirector, Story, WriterFilm
1995Murder OneDirectorSeries
1993Household SaintsDirector, ScreenplayFilm
1991DogfightDirectorFilm
1989True LoveDirector, WriterFilm
1982RenataDirector, ScriptFilm
—The Tale of Timmy Two ChinsDirectorFilm

Writing (1)

1982Bad TimingWriter, Director, Producer, EditorFilm