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Mario Kassar is a Lebanese-American film producer and industry executive who founded Carolco Pictures with Andrew G. Vajna. He produced many successful films, such as Rambo, Terminator 2, Basic Instinct, and Showgirls, but faced financial troubles and lawsuits in the 1990s.
Mario Kassar is a Lebanese-American filmmaker who co-founded Carolco Pictures and produced blockbuster franchises such as Terminator, Rambo, and Stargate. He also created the foreign market and co-financing model for Hollywood films.
- January 1, 1
- Producer, Additional Crew, Actor
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Mario Kassar
Learn about Mario Kassar, a Lebanese-American producer who made his first film at 18 and became a pioneer of foreign market and co-pro financing. He produced hits like Rambo, Terminator, Total Recall and Stargate.
- October 10, 1951
Here's a short clip from our recent interview with legendary film producer Mario Kassar (Carolco). Mario discusses how his Rambo series influenced an entire ...
Mar 24, 2015 · Legendary producer Mario Kassar talks about the revival of Carolco, his sci-fi film BOT, and his views on modern Hollywood. He shares his stories of working with Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and other stars.
Mario F. Kassar ( Arabic: ماريو قصار; born October 10, 1951) is a Lebanese -American film producer and industry executive who produced the first three films of the Rambo series, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Total Recall, The Doors, Angel Heart, Jacob's Ladder, Rambling Rose, Basic Instinct, Universal Soldier, Chaplin, Showgirls, and ...
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May 12, 2016 · Mario Kassar, the Lebanese-born producer who co-founded Carolco Pictures with Andrew G. Vajna, talks about his career and the glory days of independent filmmaking. He shares stories of his deals, parties, and movies, from Terminator 2 to Cliffhanger, and how he disrupted the market with Netflix.