Cast: Richard Donner

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Richard Donner. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

2010 · Documentary · 90 min. · United States

Direction Mac Carter

Cast Ryan Reynolds · Lynda Carter · Zack Snyder · David Cronenberg

Plot A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

7.1

257 votes

7.1

257 votes

No Subtitles Necessary: László & Vilmos

2008 · Documentary · 97 min. · United States

Direction James Chressanthis

Cast Vilmos Zsigmond · László Kovács · Vittorio Storaro · John Boorman

Plot The artistry, triumph and lifelong friendship of the great cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond. With film school equipment, they shoot the Soviet crackdown of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. As...

6.8

27 votes

6.8

27 votes

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

2006 · Documentary · 115 min. · United States

Direction Kevin Burns

Cast Christopher Reeve · George Reeves · Brandon Routh · Dean Cain

Plot The history of the comic book superhero, Superman in his various media incarnations.

6.5

235 votes

6.5

235 votes

6.4

65 votes

666: 'The Omen' Revealed

2000 · Documentary · 46 min. · United States

Direction J.M. Kenny

Cast Richard Donner · Robert Munger · Harvey Bernhard · Mace Neufeld Productions

Plot Documentary about the making of Richard Donner's 'The Omen' (1976).

6.4

66 votes

6.4

66 votes

The Omen Legacy (TV)

2001 · Documentary · 100 min. · United States

Direction Brent Zacky

Cast Jack Palance · David Seltzer · Richard Donner · Mace Neufeld Productions

Plot The true stories that spawned the eerie tale of Damien, a small boy with an angelic face, whose very name still conjures up thoughts of Satan. This documentary shares spine-tingling...

6.2

21 votes

6.2

21 votes

Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics

2013 · Documentary · 90 min. · United States

Direction Scott Devine · J.M. Kenny

Cast Guillermo del Toro · Brian Buccellato · Alan Burnett · Kevin Conroy

Plot In this new documentary film, the malevolent, sometimes charismatic figures from DC Comics' hallowed rogues' gallery will be explored in depth, featuring interviews with the famed creators, storytellers and those...

5.9

118 votes

5.9

118 votes

Tales from the Crypt: The Ventriloquist's Dummy (TV)

1990 · Movie · 24 min. · United States

Direction Richard Donner

Cast Don Rickles · Bobcat Goldthwait · John Kassir · Shelley Taylor Morgan

Plot Aspiring ventriloquist Billy Goldman tracks down his idol Mr Ingels, who dropped out of show business following a mysterious incident involving a fire and now lives in seclusion as a...

5.8

89 votes

5.8

89 votes

Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies

2017 · Documentary · 83 min. · United States

Direction Amanda Ladd-Jones

Cast Amanda Ladd-Jones · Ben Affleck · Mel Brooks · Richard Donner

Plot The untold story of the movie mogul who green lit Star Wars. And Blade Runner. And Alien. And Police Academy. And... A film about Alan Ladd Jr., producer and former...

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Scream Greats, Vol. 2: Satanism and Witchcraft

1986 · Documentary · 57 min. · United States

Direction Damon Santostefano

Cast Annette · Harvey Bernhard · Richard Donner · Judy Hanson

Plot Documentary tracks the rise of devil cults, witches and other elements of the "black arts." Sequel of "Scream Greats, Vol. 1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects" documentary film.

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Who Needs Sleep?

2006 · Documentary · 78 min. · United States

Direction Haskell Wexler

Cast David Agus · Annette Bening · Gilbert Cates · Billy Crystal

Plot A documentary that highlights the deadly combination of sleep deprivation and long days of work.

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You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman

2006 · Documentary · 89 min. · United States

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Lucas Tanner (TV Series)

1974 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Walter Doniger · Paul Krasny · Leo Penn · Gordon Hessler

Cast David Hartman · Rosemary Murphy · Tom Middleton · Eddie Quillan

Plot Lucas Tanner changes careers after a grievous personal tragedy, taking up teaching in suburban St. Louis. He approaches it in an idealistic fashion, rebeling against the rules that keep him...

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Best Film Directors (TV Series)

2009 · Documentary · 25 min. · United States

Direction David Freydt · Mark Kaplan

Cast Chris Columbus · Francis Ford Coppola · Andrew Davis · Roger Donaldson

Plot Half hour in depth interviews with Hollywood's best film directors.

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