Richard D. Zanuck
Birthday: 1934-12-13
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography: 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."
Movies
The Making of 'Jaws'
A documentary on the making of one of the greatest films ever made, filled with trivia, interviews f...
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Here's Looking At You, Warner Bros.
This documentary provides a behind the scenes glimpse into the history of the Warner Bros. Studios. ...
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All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'
A retrospective on the 1969 classic "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," its impact on the careers ...
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Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker
A biography of Darryl F. Zanuck, mogul and the power behind 20th Century Fox throughout the Golden A...
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Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
Documentary about the making of 20th Century Fox's 1963 film "Cleopatra," then the most expensive fi...
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Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck
A look at the life and work of legendary film producer Richard D. Zanuck....
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Who Needs Sleep?
A documentary that highlights the deadly combination of sleep deprivation and long days of work, foc...
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Jaws: The Inside Story
Steven Spielberg takes us behind the cameras for the making of a classic movie....
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Enlisted: The Story of 'M*A*S*H'
A behind the scenes look at the making of the movie M*A*S*H. The documentary reveals all of the chao...
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Making the Connection: Untold Stories of The French Connection
The exciting story of the making of William Friedkin's The French Connection (1971), hosted by forme...
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Darryl F. Zanuck: A Dream Fulfilled
Insights into Darryl Zanuck's passion and drive to make the film, from participation as a cameraman ...
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The Making of 'The Sand Pebbles'
The Making of 'The Sand Pebbles' features video clips of surviving cast and crew, including Richard ...
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Behind the Planet of the Apes
Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right ont...
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The Shark Is Still Working
After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focus...
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The Making of Jaws 2
A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this sequel to the now-clas...
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Burton + Carter + Depp = Todd
A general making-of piece featuring principal members of the cast and crew. A brief history of the d...
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Backstory: 'Gentleman's Agreement'
Darryl F. Zanuck ignores the protests of his peers and makes a movie about antisemitism called "Gent...
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Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
Almost everyone who worked with director Franklin J. Schaeffer on the film is interviewed here, incl...
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Miss Daisy's Journey: From Stage to Screen
Behind the scenes of the making of Driving Miss Daisy (1989)...
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Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star
This is a lovely documentary that pays tribute to the career of star Jessica Tandy, as the filmmaker...
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Belushi
Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutle...
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The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
A documentary on the production of The French Connection (1971)....
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Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters
Hollywoods biggest talents explore what is the recipe for blockbuster, flops, and how absolute happe...
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Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years
Behind-the-scenes footage, rare screen tests and insightful interviews highlight this engrossing two...
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