Richard D. Zanuck

Richard D. Zanuck

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."

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TV Series

History vs. Hollywood

History vs. Hollywood

7.7
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood

Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood

4.7
Backstory

Backstory

6.5

Movies

The Making of 'Jaws'

The Making of 'Jaws'

6.7
Here's Looking At You, Warner Bros.

Here's Looking At You, Warner Bros.

6
All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'

All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'

4.6
Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker

Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker

4
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood

Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood

7.167
Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck

Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck

6.1
In the Teeth of Jaws

In the Teeth of Jaws

8
Who Needs Sleep?

Who Needs Sleep?

7
Jaws: The Inside Story

Jaws: The Inside Story

7.3
Enlisted: The Story of 'M*A*S*H'

Enlisted: The Story of 'M*A*S*H'

6
Making the Connection: Untold Stories of The French Connection

Making the Connection: Untold Stories of The French Connection

7
Darryl F. Zanuck: A Dream Fulfilled

Darryl F. Zanuck: A Dream Fulfilled

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The Making of 'The Sand Pebbles'

The Making of 'The Sand Pebbles'

0
Behind the Planet of the Apes

Behind the Planet of the Apes

7.222
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

7.2
The Making of Jaws 2

The Making of Jaws 2

7.5
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Burton + Carter + Depp = Todd

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Burton + Carter + Depp = Todd

7.645
Backstory: 'Gentleman's Agreement'

Backstory: 'Gentleman's Agreement'

0
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner

Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner

0
Miss Daisy's Journey: From Stage to Screen

Miss Daisy's Journey: From Stage to Screen

7
Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star

Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star

6
Belushi

Belushi

6.9
The Last Mogul

The Last Mogul

5.333
The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'

The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'

8.3
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters

Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters

6.5