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Tom Rolf

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Tom Rolf is an American film editor known for his work during the New Hollywood era of the 1970s and 1980s. His filmography includes collaborations with directors such as Martin Scorsese, Philip Kaufman, and Adrian Lyne. He is particularly recognized for editing the psychological thriller "Taxi Driver" (1976) and received an Academy Award nomination for his work on the historical epic "The Right Stuff" (1983). Rolf's editing techniques are often examined by film students studying the transition from classic continuity editing to modern, character-driven pacing.

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Which Martin Scorsese film did Tom Rolf edit?

Rolf co-edited Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, released in 1976. He also worked with Scorsese on New York, New York from 1977.

Did Tom Rolf win an Oscar for The Right Stuff?

Yes. Rolf shared the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for Philip Kaufman's The Right Stuff, released in 1983, with Glenn Farr, Lisa Fruchtman, Stephen A. Rotter, and Douglas Stewart.

What is Tom Rolf's connection to Jacob's Ladder?

Rolf edited Adrian Lyne's psychological horror film Jacob's Ladder, released in 1990 and starring Tim Robbins. The film is particularly associated with complex hallucination sequences and rapidly shifting perceptions.

What other well-known films did Tom Rolf edit?

His credits include WarGames from 1983, Heat from 1995, and The Horse Whisperer from 1998. His filmography therefore covers technology thrillers, crime dramas, and character-focused studio movies.

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