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A list of 29 movies directed by Richard Donner, from X-15 to Scrooged, with ratings, summaries and cast information. See his classic films such as The Omen, Superman, Ladyhawke and The Goonies.
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Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg; April 24, 1930 – July 5, 2021) was an American filmmaker. Described as "one of Hollywood's most reliable makers of action blockbusters," Donner directed some of the most financially-successful films of the 1970s and 1980s.
He was a director and producer, known for Superman (1978), Ladyhawke (1985) and Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (1980). He was married to Lauren Shuler Donner. He died on 5 July 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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A list of 23 movies directed by Richard Donner, from X-15 (1961) to Scrooged (1988). Includes ratings, genres, summaries, cast and crew, and box office results.
- The Goonies. Of course "The Goonies" is number one on our list! "The Goonies" was directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg, who came up with the story it was based on.
- Lethal Weapon. The first "Lethal Weapon" movie, released in 1987, is number two on our list. This buddy cop movie introduces Mel Gibson as the suicidal Martin Riggs and Danny Glover as family man Roger Murtaugh, two LAPD detectives who must learn to put aside their differences and work together to bust a drug trafficking ring.
- The Omen. "The Omen," which was released in 1976, propelled Richard Donner to the big time. It is a supernatural horror movie about a family whose child is replaced at birth.
- Superman. This list would not be complete without 1978's "Superman," starring Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman, Marlon Brando as his father Jor-El, Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, and Margot Kidder as Lois Lane.
Jul 5, 2021 · A comprehensive biography and filmography of Richard Donner, an American film director, producer, and comic book writer. He is best known for creating the first modern superhero film, Superman, and directing The Omen, The Goonies, and the Lethal Weapon series.
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