Biography
An assistant editor in British films, Irvin began making documentaries in the '70s, and in 1980 helmed his first feature, the Frederick Forsyth adaptation
The Dogs of War. A sturdy if impersonal craftsman, Irvin also helmed
Fred Astaire's final film, the horror tale
Ghost Story; the romantic comedy
Turtle Diary, scripted by
Harold Pinter; and the Vietnam War drama
Hamburger Hill. ~ All Movie Guide