Biography
Jan de Bont (Dutch: [ˈjɑn də ˈbɔnt]; born October 22, 1943) is a Dutch retired cinematographer, director and film producer. He is best known for directing the films Speed (1994) and Twister (1996). As a director of photography, de Bont also worked on numerous blockbusters and genre films, including Roar, Cujo, Flesh and Blood, Die Hard, The Hunt for Red October, Lethal Weapon 3, and Basic Instinct.
Camera 44
2010s
- 2012
There Is No Plane to Zagreb
Director of Photography
1990s
- 1992
- 1990
Parker Kane
Director of Photography
1980s
- 1989
Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
Director of Photography
- 1988
- 1987
Leonard Part 6
Director of Photography
- 1986
The Clan of the Cave Bear
Director of Photography
- 1985
- 1984
- 1983
The 4th Man
Director of Photography
- 1982
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
Director of Photography
Breach of Contract
Director of Photography
- 1981
1970s
- 1976
Max Havelaar: or, The Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading Company
Director of Photography
- 1975
Whistle-Stop
Director of Photography
- 1974
Dakota
Director of Photography
- 1973
De blinde fotograaf
Director of Photography
The Family
Director of Photography
- 1972
João and the Knife
Director of Photography
- 1971
Business Is Business
Director of Photography
- 1970
Antenna
Director of Photography
Joop Strikes Again...
Camera Operator
1960s
- 1969
The White Slave
Director of Photography
Carna
Director of Photography
- 1967
Paranoia
Director of Photography
- 1966
Joszef Katús's Not Too Fortunate Return to the Land of Rembrandt
Assistant Camera
- 1965
That Way to Madra
Director of Photography
Produced 8
2020s
- 2023
Liberty or Death: Boston Tea Party
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2012
2000s
- 2003
Thoughtcrimes
Executive Producer
- 2002
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
Other crew 7
1980s
- 1985
Madonna: The Virgin Tour Live
Cinematography
Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story
Cinematography
1970s
- 1976
She
Cinematography
1960s
- 1969
Drop-out
Cinematography
De baby in de boom
Cinematography
Begrijpt u nu waarom ik huil?
Cinematography
- 1967
Sabotage
Cinematography
Directed 6
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
- 1996
- 1994
1960s
- 1965
1, 2, 3, Rhapsody
Director
Acted in 3
1960s
- 1965
1, 2, 3, Rhapsody
Pilot / Moped hero / Fisherman
Edited 2
1980s
- 1981
1960s
- 1965
That Way to Madra
Editor
Wrote 1
1990s
- 1997
Art department 1
Appearances10
2020s
- 2025
Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône
Self
- 2020
Basic Instinct: Sex, Death & Stone
Self
2010s
- 2016
2000s
- 2007
Dog Days: The Making of 'Cujo'
Self
- 2006
Black Rain: Making The Film
Self
- 2004
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
Self
- 2003
Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'The Hunt for Red October'
Self
- 2001
Blonde Poison: The Making of 'Basic Instinct'
Self
1990s
- 1993
Hollywood by Bike
Self
- 1992
The Ditvoorst Domains
Self