Richard Donner
Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg; April 24, 1930 – July 5, 2021) was an American film director, producer, and occasional comic book writer. The production company The Donners' Company was owned by Donner and his wife, producer Lauren Shuler Donner. After directing the horror film "The Omen" (1976), Donner became famous for the creation of the first modern superhero film, "Superman" (1978), starring Christopher Reeve. The influence of this film eventually helped establish the superhero concept as a respected film genre. Donner went on to direct such enduringly popular titles as "The Goonies" (1985), "Scrooged" (1988) and the "Lethal Weapon" series (1987-98).
A young teenager named Mikey Walsh finds an old treasure map in his father's attic. Hoping to...
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Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle. Led by General...
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Timeline
as Man in Car (uncredited)A group of archaeological students become trapped in the past when they go there to retrieve...
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16 Blocks
as Man Holding a Birthday Cake (uncredited)An aging cop is assigned the ordinary task of escorting a fast-talking witness from police...
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Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional...
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Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
as Man Walking by Diner (uncredited)Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that...
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Out Cold
as Snooty Bartender (uncredited)Rick Rambis and his friends are having the time of their lives on Bull Mountain—until the...
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Casting By
as SelfThis essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting...
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Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
as SelfA documentary detailing the epic Rogues' Gallery of DC Comics from The Joker and Lex Luthor,...
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Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
as SelfThe history of the comic book superhero, Superman, in his various media incarnations.
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Inside Moves
as Man who closes the ambulance doors (uncredited)After a failed suicide attempt leaves him partially crippled, Rory begins spending a lot of time...
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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
as Self (archive footage)A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as...
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Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
as SelfActors, crew and executives who worked at Warner Bros. Pictures recall their days at the studio.
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First Works
as SelfIt's a mixed bag in the age of illuminating DVD supplements, but First Works effectively...
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Valerie
as SelfA documentary of the incredible life of actress Valerie Perrine and her battle with Parkinson's.
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Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
as Self - FilmmakerIn his early days as an actor, Marlon Brando (1924-2004) was a shy young man with theatrical...
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Life After Flash
as SelfA look at the roller coaster life of Sam J. Jones since his role as Flash Gordon, his struggles...
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Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
as SelfProfile of the producer and former studio head of 20th Century Fox in the 1970s, Alan Ladd Jr.
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Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
as HimselfFifty years after its release, the special effects makeup team behind Planet of the Apes reflect...
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Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound
as Self - Director, Superman: The MovieFrom superheroes to superstars, Hollywood has always turned to comic books for imagination and...
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You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
as SelfA 5-part documentary of the history of Superman in the movies. • Origin - Superman in the media...
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No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
as SelfThe artistry, triumph and lifelong friendship of the great cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and...
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Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
as SelfMarc McClure presents a documentary on the making of 'Superman' (1978).
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The Curse of 'The Omen'
as SelfThe filming of "The Omen" (1976) was plagued by tragedy and bizarre incidents. "The devil was at...
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The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as SelfErnie Anderson narrates this look at the making of Richard Donner's blockbuster 1978 film....
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Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond
as SelfA very special encounter between legendary American cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond and young...
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Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
as HimselfA retrospective documentary of the cult classic movie The Goonies. Including interviews with the...
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666: The Omen Revealed
as uncreditedDocumentary about the making of The Omen, featuring interviews with Richard Donner, Harvey...
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Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
as SelfDocumentary on the making of the 1978 film 'Superman.'
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Davi's Way
as SelfIn Davi's Way, legendary actor/singer Robert Davi gives himself one year to recreate Frank...
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Scream Greats, Vol.2: Satanism and Witchcraft
as HimselfDocumentary tracks the rise of devil cults, witches and other elements of the "black arts."
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Film Music Masters: Jerry Goldsmith
as uncreditedA limited DVD (1500 copies) of "Film Music Masters: Jerry Goldsmith" was released in June 2005....
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Tales from the Crypt
as Man at Bar (uncredited)Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and...
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HBO First Look
as SelfHBO First Look is an American television show on HBO that chronicles up and coming movies. It...
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HBO First Look
as uncreditedHBO First Look is an American television show on HBO that chronicles up and coming movies. It...
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Eli Roth's History of Horror
as uncreditedAn in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
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Reunited Apart
as SelfJosh Gad reunites the cast and crews of various classic movies, and discusses the the films in...
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Cursed Films
as Himself - Director, The OmenA documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously...
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E! True Hollywood Story
as uncreditedE! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood...
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