Richard D. Zanuck

Born: 1934-12-13

Richard Darryl Zanuck (/ˈzænək/; December 13, 1934 – July 13, 2012) was an American film producer. His 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He was also instrumental in launching the career of director Steven Spielberg, who described Zanuck as a "director's producer" and "one of the most honorable and loyal men of our profession."


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Behind the Planet of the Apes

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Released: 1998-09-05

Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right...

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The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

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Released: 2009-05-02

After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary...

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The Making of 'Jaws'

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Released: 1995-11-28

A documentary on the making of one of the greatest films ever made, filled with trivia,...

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Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck

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Released: 2013-04-28

A look at the life and work of legendary film producer Richard D. Zanuck.

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Belushi

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Released: 2020-10-14

Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J....

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The Last Mogul

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Released: 2005-06-24

A biography of powerful Hollywood agent and executive Lew Wasserman.

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All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'

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Released: 2006-01-01

A retrospective on the 1969 classic "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," its impact on the...

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Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood

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Released: 2001-04-03

Documentary about the making of 20th Century Fox's 1963 film "Cleopatra," then the most...

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Burton + Carter + Depp = Todd

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Released: 2008-04-01

A general making-of piece featuring principal members of the cast and crew. A brief history of...

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Here's Looking At You, Warner Bros.

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Released: 1991-09-14

This documentary provides a behind the scenes glimpse into the history of the Warner Bros....

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Jaws: The Inside Story

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Released: 2010-06-16

Steven Spielberg takes us behind the cameras for the making of a classic movie.

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Miss Daisy's Journey: From Stage to Screen

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Released: 2003-02-04

Behind the scenes of the making of Driving Miss Daisy (1989)

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The Making of Jaws 2

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Released: 2001-05-22

A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this sequel to the...

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Making the Connection: Untold Stories of The French Connection

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Released: 2001-09-25

The exciting story of the making of William Friedkin's The French Connection (1971), hosted by...

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Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star

as Self - Producer (as Richard)
Released: 2003-02-04

This is a lovely documentary that pays tribute to the career of star Jessica Tandy, as the...

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Who Needs Sleep?

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Released: 2006-01-19

A documentary that highlights the deadly combination of sleep deprivation and long days of work,...

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Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner

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Released: 1997-05-20

Almost everyone who worked with director Franklin J. Schaeffer on the film is interviewed here,...

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The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'

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Released: 2000-01-15

A documentary on the production of The French Connection (1971).

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The Making of 'The Sand Pebbles'

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Released: 2007-06-05

The Making of 'The Sand Pebbles' features video clips of surviving cast and crew, including...

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Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters

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Released: 2006-06-13

Hollywoods biggest talents explore what is the recipe for blockbuster, flops, and how absolute...

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Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker

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Released: 1995-09-03

A biography of Darryl F. Zanuck, mogul and the power behind 20th Century Fox throughout the...

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Backstory: 'Gentleman's Agreement'

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Released: 2001-10-21

Darryl F. Zanuck ignores the protests of his peers and makes a movie about antisemitism called...

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Backstory

as Self (as Richard Zanuck)
First aired: 2000-08-12

A provocative and in-depth look at the making of a classic movie, providing viewers with great...

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Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood

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First aired: 2010-11-01

Each installment focuses on a different era of American movie history, from the invention of the...

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History vs. Hollywood

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First aired: 2001-01-22

History vs. Hollywood is a television show on the History Channel in the United States. On the...

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