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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.

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Filmography

Laddie

2017
as Himself

Davi's Way

2016
as Richard Donner

Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond

2016
as Himself

Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics

2013
as Himself

Christopher Nolan & Richard Donner: A Conversation

2013
as Himself

Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot

2013
as Himself

Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'

2010
as Richard Donner

Starz Inside - Comic Books Unbound

2008
as Himself

Heart of a Hero: A Tribute to Christopher Reeve

2006
as Richard Donner

You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman

2006
as Richard Donner

Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman

2006
as himself

Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'

2001
as Himself

The Magic Behind the Cape

2001
as Richard Donner

Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend

2001
as Richard Donner

666: The Omen Revealed

2000

First Works

1989

Scream Greats, Vol.2: Satanism and Witchcraft

1986
as Himself

The Making of 'The Goonies'

1985
as Self

The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'

1980
as Richard Donner

Director

Movie Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut 2006
Movie 16 Blocks 2006
Movie Timeline 2003
Movie Lethal Weapon 4 1998
Movie Conspiracy Theory 1997
Movie Assassins 1995
Movie Sting ‎– Fields Of Gold: The Best Of Sting 1994
Movie Maverick 1994
Movie Two-Fisted Tales 1992
Movie Lethal Weapon 3 1992
Movie Radio Flyer 1992
Movie Lethal Weapon 2 1989
Movie Scrooged 1988
Movie Lethal Weapon 1987
Movie Ladyhawke 1985
Movie The Goonies 1985
Movie The Toy 1982
Movie Inside Moves 1980
Movie Superman 1978
Movie The Omen 1976
Movie Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic 1975
Movie Twinky 1970
Movie Salt and Pepper 1968
Movie X-15 1961

Producer

Movie Timeline 2003
Movie Tales from the Crypt: Ritual 2002
Movie X-Men 2000
Movie Made Men 1999
Movie Any Given Sunday 1999
Movie Lethal Weapon 4 1998
Movie Conspiracy Theory 1997
Movie Double Tap 1997
Movie Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood 1996
Movie Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight 1995
Movie Assassins 1995
Movie W.E.I.R.D. World 1995
Movie Maverick 1994
Movie Lethal Weapon 3 1992
Movie Two-Fisted Tales 1992
Movie Lethal Weapon 2 1989
Movie Scrooged 1988
Movie Lethal Weapon 1987
Movie The Lost Boys 1987
Movie Ladyhawke 1985
Movie The Goonies 1985
Movie Omen III: The Final Conflict 1981