Who directed 'The French Connection' (1971)?

Who directed 'The Sound of Music' (1965)? In what year was 'The Sound of Music' released? Who directed 'The Exorcist' (1973)? In what year was 'The Exorcist' released? In what year was 'The French Connection' released? In what year was 'Halloween' released? Who directed 'The Thing' (1982)? In what year was 'The Thing' released?