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Sheldon Kahn is an American film editor whose credits include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Ghostbusters. He co-edited One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, the 1975 drama directed by Miloš Forman, and later worked on Ivan Reitman's 1984 supernatural comedy Ghostbusters. These films illustrate two different editing demands: sustained character and institutional drama in the first, and rapid comic timing, effects, and ensemble action in the second. Kahn is also associated with the New Hollywood era of American filmmaking.
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Which films is Sheldon Kahn known for editing?
Sheldon Kahn's credits include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Ghostbusters. The first was a 1975 drama directed by Miloš Forman, and the second was a 1984 supernatural comedy directed by Ivan Reitman.
Did Sheldon Kahn edit Ghostbusters?
Yes. He worked on Ivan Reitman's Ghostbusters, released in 1984. The film combines supernatural comedy with effects-heavy set pieces.
What was Sheldon Kahn's role on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
He co-edited One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. The 1975 film was directed by Miloš Forman.
How different are Sheldon Kahn's best-known films?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a dramatic 1975 story set around a psychiatric institution, while Ghostbusters is a 1984 supernatural comedy. Kahn's credits therefore span very different genres and editing demands.
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