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Director John Hughes Was 'Philosopher Of Puberty'

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John Hughes, shown above in 1990, was the director of <em>Sixteen Candles</em>, <em>The Breakfast Club</em> and <em>Ferris Bueller's Day Off</em>. His work matched heartfelt explorations of teen angst with truly memorable comedy. (Getty Images)
John Hughes, shown above in 1990, was the director of Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. His work matched heartfelt explorations of teen angst with truly memorable comedy. (Getty Images)

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