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Steven Allan Spielberg (born December 18, 1946) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and studio entrepreneur.
In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as archetypes of modern Hollywood blockbuster filmmaking. In later years, his films began addressing issues such as the Holocaust, the Transatlantic slave trade, war, and terrorism. He is considered one of the most popular and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. He is also one of the co-founders of DreamWorks movie studio.
Spielberg won the Academy Award for Best Director for Schindler's List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). Three of Spielberg's films—Jaws (1975), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), and Jurassic Park (1993)—achieved box office records, each becoming the highest-grossing film made at the time. To date, the unadjusted gross of all ... Show more...
Steven Allan Spielberg (born December 18, 1946) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and studio entrepreneur.
In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as archetypes of modern Hollywood blockbuster filmmaking. In later years, his films began addressing issues such as the Holocaust, the Transatlantic slave trade, war, and terrorism. He is considered one of the most popular and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. He is also one of the co-founders of DreamWorks movie studio.
Spielberg won the Academy Award for Best Director for Schindler's List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). Three of Spielberg's films—Jaws (1975), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), and Jurassic Park (1993)—achieved box office records, each becoming the highest-grossing film made at the time. To date, the unadjusted gross of all Spielberg-directed films exceeds $8.5 billion worldwide. Forbes puts Spielberg's wealth at $3.2 billion. Show less...
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Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration (2020)
As: Himself
A starry line-up of Broadway favorites are toasting Stephen Sondheim with a once-in-a-lifetime concert event live on Broadway.com A benefit for ASTEP
Runtime: 143 min.
Directed by: Paul Wontorek
Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal | Laura Benanti | Neil Patrick Harris | Raúl Esparza | Alexander Gemignani
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)
As: Himself
An exploration of the history, artistry, and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a look at their actual process of creation and discovery.
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: Midge Costin
Stars: Sofia Coppola | Ben Burtt | Christopher Nolan | Walter Murch | Ryan Coogler
Trumbull Land (2018)
As: Himself
Everyone has seen a Trumbull sequence in Stanley Kubrick's "2001 A Space Odyssey", Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" or Steven Spielberg's "Close Encounters of the Third Kind". Recognized and respected SFX maestro, he has also directed two full-length films which left their mark on sci-fi cinema: "Silent Running" and "Brainstorm". Today, at over 70, Trumbull-the-pioneer continues his quest for innovation and ...
Runtime: 52 min.
Directed by: Grégory Wallet
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Gaspar Noé | Stanley Kubrick | Douglas Trumbull | Denis Villeneuve
How Star Wars Was Saved in the Edit (2017)
As: Himself (Archive Footage) (Voice)
Joey Scoma demonstrates how Star Wars (1977), a potential disaster in its rough cut, was saved in the editing.
Runtime: 18 min.
Directed by: Joey Scoma
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Joey Scoma
Spielberg (2017)
As: Self
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
Runtime: 147 min.
Directed by: Susan Lacy
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Tom Hanks | Richard Dreyfuss | Martin Scorsese | Francis Ford Coppola
The Untameable Kirk Douglas (2017)
As: Himself
The story of actor Kirk Douglas, the man and the legend, one of the last stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. An epic journey through the 20th century and the entire history of Hollywood. A testimony of the huge scope of his life and the scale of the myth. The untameable Kirk Douglas, the ragman's son.
Runtime: 54 min.
Directed by: Hubert Attal
Stars: Mirabelle Kirkland | Kirk Douglas | Stephen Farber | David Bender | Gordon Davidson
Princess Diana: Her Life - Her Death - The Truth (2017)
As: Self (archive footage)
A journey through the night that Princess Diana died and the four independent investigations in two separate countries that followed. Included: a look at Princess Diana's life through her sons.
Runtime: 120 min.
Stars: Queen Elizabeth II | Prince Charles | Princess Diana | Prince Philip | Prince William
Five Came Back (2017)
As: Himself
The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed Hollywood, through the interwoven experiences of five legendary filmmakers who went to war to serve their country and bring the truth to the American people: John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens. Based on Mark Harris’ best-selling book, “Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood ...
Runtime: 195 min.
Directed by: Laurent Bouzereau
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Meryl Streep | Guillermo del Toro | Francis Ford Coppola | Paul Greengrass
Score: A Film Music Documentary (2017)
As: Self
Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music ...
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: Matt Schrader
Stars: Danny Elfman | Quincy Jones | Randy Newman | James Cameron | Hans Zimmer
Nostromo: David Lean's Impossible Dream (2017)
As: Himself
Documentary about David Lean's unfinished attempt of adapting Joseph Conrad's novel Nostromo.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Pedro González Bermúdez
Stars: Georges Corraface | Christopher Hampton | David Lean | Hugh Hudson | Sandra Lean
Mifune: The Last Samurai (2016)
As: Himself
Nearly 20 years after his death and in the run-up to his centenary, Toshiro Mifune remains a true giant of Japanese cinema.
Runtime: 80 min.
Directed by: Steven Okazaki
Stars: Keanu Reeves | Steven Spielberg | Martin Scorsese | Takeshi Katô | Toshirō Mifune
Video Games: The New Masters of the World (2016)
As: Himself (archive footage)
In thirty years, the video game has conquered an increasingly wide audience. Drawing on the recent work of economists, sociologists, experts and interviewing major players in this field, this investigation unravels the overwhelming domination of this new mass media.
Runtime: 78 min.
Directed by: Jérôme Fritel
Stars: Yves Guillemot | Sylvain Ohrel | Niel Hammad | Bora Kim | Daphné Bavelier
Everything Is Copy (2016)
Jacob Bernstein's extremely entertaining film is a tribute to his mother Nora Ephron: Hollywood-raised daughter of screenwriters who grew up to be an ace reporter turned piercingly funny essayist turned novelist/screenwriter/playwright/director. Ephron comes vibrantly alive onscreen via her words; the memories of her sisters, colleagues, former spouses, and many friends; scenes from her movies; ...
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Jacob Bernstein | Nick Hooker
Stars: Tom Hanks | Lena Dunham | Rob Reiner | Mike Nichols | Nora Ephron
Back In Time (2015)
As: Himself
Cast, crew, and fans explore the classic Back to the Future time-travel trilogy's resonance throughout our culture 30 years after Marty went back in time.
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Jason Aron
Stars: Christopher Lloyd | Michael J. Fox | Lea Thompson | Robert Zemeckis | Alan Silvestri
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (2015)
As: Himself
The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."
Runtime: 45 min.
Stars: Samuel L. Jackson | Ron Howard | George Lucas | Ken Ralston | Dennis Muren
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014)
As: Himself - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Combining extensive filmmaker interviews and rare archival footage, Chuck Workman’s documentary takes us through the life of one of cinema’s greatest masters: Orson Welles.
Runtime: 91 min.
Directed by: Chuck Workman
Stars: Simon Callow | Norman Lloyd | Christopher Welles | Julie Taymor | Joanne Hill Styles
The Concert for Valor (2014)
As: Himself
A live HBO concert honoring United States veterans in Washington DC.
Runtime: 172 min.
Stars: Bryan Cranston | Jamie Foxx | Jack Black | Eminem | Dave Grohl
Kubrick Remembered (2014)
An 83-minute candid look into the life of Kubrick, including interviews with his widow, family, coworkers and actors, and featuring a tour of the Archive in London and an inside look into Kubrick's home.
Runtime: 83 min.
Directed by: Gary Khammar
Stars: Malcolm McDowell | Keir Dullea | Ryan O'Neal | Christiane Kubrick | Stanley Kubrick
And the Oscar Goes To... (2014)
As: Himself - Interviewee
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed ...
Runtime: 87 min.
Directed by: Rob Epstein | Jeffrey Friedman
Stars: Ellen Burstyn | Annette Bening | Billy Crystal | Anjelica Huston | Cher
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013)
As: Himself
A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.
Runtime: 97 min.
Directed by: Erik Sharkey
Stars: Michael J. Fox | George Lucas | Guillermo del Toro | Frank Darabont | Drew Struzan
Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck (2013)
As: Himself
A look at the life and work of legendary film producer Richard D. Zanuck.
Runtime: 88 min.
Directed by: Laurent Bouzereau
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Clint Eastwood | Tim Burton | Richard D. Zanuck | Lawrence Gordon
Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story (2013)
As: Himself
With a focus on Clint Eastwood's career as a director, this documentary features movie clips, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with people with whom he has worked, as well as comments from Clint Eastwood himself.
Runtime: 65 min.
Directed by: Richard Schickel
Stars: Morgan Freeman | Kevin Bacon | Marcia Gay Harden | Clint Eastwood | Brian Grazer
Milius (2013)
As: Himself
The life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential storytellers of his generation.
Runtime: 103 min.
Directed by: Zak Knutson | Joey Figueroa
Stars: Steven Spielberg | George Lucas | Francis Ford Coppola | Robert Zemeckis | John Milius
Lincoln: An American Journey (2013)
As: Self
Documentary on the making of Steven Spielberg's Lincoln (2012).
Runtime: 21 min.
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Tommy Lee Jones | Daniel Day-Lewis | John Williams | Joanna Johnston
Stanley Kubrick in Focus (2012)
As: Himself
Spielberg, Soderbergh, Stone, Friedkin, Scorsese and others tell how Kubrick's directorial style influenced them and how his unique style was developed.
Runtime: 29 min.
Directed by: Gary Khammar
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Martin Scorsese | Oliver Stone | Steven Soderbergh | William Friedkin
Inventing David Geffen (2012)
As: Himself
Notoriously press and camera-shy, David Geffen reveals himself for the first time in this unflinching portrait of a complex and compelling man. His far-reaching influence - as an agent and manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and billionaire philanthropist - has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades. This documentary offers a rare insight into the world ...
Runtime: 120 min.
Directed by: Susan Lacy
Stars: Tom Hanks | Elton John | Mike Nichols | Nora Ephron | David Geffen
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012)
As: Himself
There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen. Focusing on the man behind the landmark effects on films like Clash Of The Titans, One Million Years B.C., Jason And The Argonauts and many more, this in-depth film features interviews with the great man himself, and with an array ...
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Gilles Peso
Stars: Peter Jackson | Steven Spielberg | Ray Harryhausen | Tim Burton | James Cameron
Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of (2012)
As: Interviewee
Documentary about the work of film director Michael Curtiz.
Runtime: 37 min.
Directed by: Gary Leva
Stars: Ben Burtt | William Friedkin | Rudy Behlmer | Caleb Deschanel | Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis (2011)
As: Himself
It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now ...
Runtime: 115 min.
Directed by: Gregg Barson
Stars: Carol Burnett | Jerry Lewis | Chevy Chase | Richard Belzer | Alec Baldwin
Hollywood between Paranoia and Sci-Fi. The Power of Myth (2011)
As: Himself
Gives insight into the creators mindset and how they culled from real life events to create some of the biggest sci-fi films of all time.
Runtime: 55 min.
Directed by: Clara Kuperberg | Julia Kuperberg
Stars: George Lucas | James Cameron | Roland Emmerich | Mark Protosevich | David Scarpa
Paul (2011)
As: Himself
For the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his kind. But when he worries he’s outlived his usefulness and the dissection table is drawing uncomfortably close, Paul escapes on the first RV that passes by his compound in Area 51. Fortunately, it contains the two earthlings who are most likely to rescue and ...
Runtime: 104 min.
Directed by: Greg Mottola
Stars: Kristen Wiig | Simon Pegg | Jason Bateman | Seth Rogen | Nick Frost
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible (2010)
As: Himself
Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never before seen footage highlighting many of their pioneering milestones. From creating the first ever computer generated character in a feature film to the latest advancements in visual effects for film franchises like Transformers and Iron Man, ILM has created ...
Runtime: 60 min.
Directed by: Leslie Iwerks
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Ron Howard | Jon Favreau | George Lucas | Tom Cruise
Tales from the Future (2010)
Six-part retrospective on the making of "Back to the Future" (and its two sequels) for the film's 25th anniversary.
Runtime: 130 min.
Directed by: Laurent Bouzereau
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Frank Marshall | Robert Zemeckis | Bob Gale | Kathleen Kennedy
Jaws: The Inside Story (2010)
As: Himself
Steven Spielberg takes us behind the cameras for the making of a classic movie.
Runtime: 90 min.
Stars: Steven Spielberg
A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics (2009)
As: Himself
A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics looks at Hollywood’s biggest screen spectaculars from all sides, including the genre’s beginnings, literary adaptations, great epic directors and actors, the challenges of making big-budget movies, classic set-pieces and epic music scores. The special also looks at how the genre fell out of favor with audiences and filmmakers in the ...
Runtime: 58 min.
Directed by: Laurent Bouzereau
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Martin Landau | Kenneth Branagh | Omar Sharif | Robert Osborne
Warner at War (2008)
Warner Bros. uses the movies to prepare the US for war and keep up morale on the home front during World War II.
Runtime: 47 min.
Directed by: Constantine Nasr
Stars: Steven Spielberg | James Stewart | Ingrid Bergman | Barbara Stanwyck | Charlie Chaplin
Back to Room 666 (2008)
As: Self (archive footage)
What is the future of cinema? In 1982, in Cannes, Wim Wenders invited many movie makers to answer this question. 26 years later, the question remains, but Wenders is now on the other side of the camera.
Runtime: 15 min.
Directed by: Gustavo Spolidoro
Stars: Wim Wenders | Rainer Werner Fassbinder | Werner Herzog | Michelangelo Antonioni | Ana Carolina
The Visions of Stanley Kubrick (2007)
As: Himself
A look at the visual design of the film The Shining (1980).
Runtime: 17 min.
Directed by: Gary Leva
Stars: Sydney Pollack | Caleb Deschanel | Janusz Kamiński | John Baxter | Roy Walker
View From the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining' (2007)
As: Himself
An overview of the making of, and a look at the continuing popularity of, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining.
Runtime: 30 min.
Directed by: Gary Leva
Stars: Jack Nicholson | Diane Johnson | Jan Harlan | Paul Duncan | John Baxter
Spielberg On Spielberg (2007)
As: Himself
Considered to be one of the most respected film critics in the country, as evidenced by his work with Time magazine, Richard Schickel is widely known for writing, producing and directing a number of documentaries about Hollywood and its most important figures. As the producer of works such as "Woody Allen: A Life in Film" and "Scorsese on Scorsese", Schickel allows legendary filmmakers to explain their ...
Runtime: 86 min.
Directed by: Richard Schickel
Stars: Steven Spielberg
AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary Edition (2007)
As: Himself
10th Anniversary of the 100 greatest films as chosen by the American Film Institute.
Runtime: 130 min.
Directed by: Gary Smith
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Richard Dreyfuss | Jodie Foster | Halle Berry | Jane Fonda
The Shark Is Still Working (2007)
As: Himself
After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways Jaws has helped to shape common elements of pop culture
Runtime: 100 min.
Directed by: Erik Hollander
Stars: Robert Rodriguez | Richard Dreyfuss | Eli Roth | Carl Gottlieb | Gregory Nicotero
The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)
As: Himself
Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to blockbusters that have captured the world's imagination. This is the story of the Sci-Fi Boys, who started out as kids making amateur movies inspired by Forrest J Ackerman's FAMOUS MONSTERS magazine and grew up to take Hollywood by storm, inventing the art and ...
Runtime: 80 min.
Directed by: Paul Davids
Stars: Peter Jackson | Forrest J. Ackerman | John Landis | Ray Harryhausen | Leonard Maltin
Searching for Orson (2006)
As: Himself
Narrated by Peter Bogdanovich, this biography of Orson Welles includes the emotional memoirs of actress Oja Kodar and interviews with Steven Spielberg, James Earl Jones, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Frank Marshall, Paul Mazursky, Henry Jaglom, Gary Graver, and Merv Griffin; it's re-release is even more profound since Welles' unfinished film, The Other Side of the Wind, was completed and released.
Runtime: 80 min.
Stars: Henry Jaglom | Peter Bogdanovich | Frank Marshall | Paul Mazursky | Oja Kodar
Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us (2005)
As: Himself
Directors Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron discuss the science fiction movies of the 1950s that influenced them.
Runtime: 56 min.
Directed by: Richard Schickel
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Mark Hamill | George Lucas | Ridley Scott | James Cameron
A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope (2004)
As: Himself
A fascinating chronicle of the birth and rise of the radically different independent studio founded by director Francis Ford Coppola.
Runtime: 64 min.
Directed by: Gary Leva
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Richard Dreyfuss | George Lucas | Francis Ford Coppola | Robert Dalva
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
As: Himself
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy is a 2004 documentary film directed by Kevin Burns and narrated by Robert Clotworthy. It documents the making of the original Star Wars trilogy.
Runtime: 151 min.
Directed by: Edith Becker | Kevin Burns
Stars: Robert Clotworthy | Kenny Baker | Leo Braudy | Ben Burtt | Jim Bloom
Artifact from the Future: The Making of 'THX 1138' (2004)
As: Himself
The Making of feature for the George Lucas movie 'THX 1138'.
Runtime: 31 min.
Directed by: Gary Leva
Stars: Steven Spielberg | George Lucas | Francis Ford Coppola | Walter Murch | Matthew Robbins
Cecil B DeMille: American Epic (2004)
As: himself
Documentary about the legendary American film director from his introduction to the film industry in its early years to his death in 1959.
Runtime: 150 min.
Directed by: Kevin Brownlow
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Martin Scorsese | Kenneth Branagh
Double Dare (2004)
As: Steven Spielberg
With being thrown off buildings an occupational hazard, professional stuntwomen Jeannie Epper and Zoë Bell (the alter egos of Wonder Woman and Xena, respectively) would seem well-equipped for any challenges Hollywood might dish out. But finding roles -- and respect -- in a male-dominated field can prove more harrowing than dodging punches.
Runtime: 81 min.
Directed by: Amanda Micheli
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Zoë Bell | Jeannie Epper | Quentin Tarantino | Lynda Carter
Voices from the List (2004)
As: Self - Host
Based exclusively on testimonies of "Schindler Juden" from the Institute’s Visual History Archive, Voices from the List continues beyond the narrative of the Academy Award®-winning film Schindler's List by incorporating rare, archival footage and an original score to add a new dimension to the story of Oskar Schindler.
Runtime: 77 min.
Directed by: Michael Mayhew
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Leopold Pfefferberg | Leopold Rosner | Leon Leyson | Ludmila Page
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)
As: Self
Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Wendy Apple
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Martin Scorsese | Jodie Foster | Quentin Tarantino | James Cameron
Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust (2004)
Daniel Anker’s 90-minute documentary takes on over 60 years of a very complex subject: Hollywood’s complicated, often contradictory relationship with Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. The questions it raises go right the very nature of how film functions in our culture, and while hardly exhaustive, Anker’s film makes for a good, thought provoking starting point.
Runtime: 92 min.
Directed by: Daniel Anker
Stars: Gene Hackman | Robert Clary | Norma Barzman | Michael Berenbaum | Dan Curtis
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003)
As: Himself
The Making of the Trilogy
Runtime: 127 min.
Directed by: Laurent Bouzereau
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Harrison Ford | Alfred Molina | George Lucas | Lawrence Kasdan
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
As: Steven Spielberg / Famous Director (Austinpussy)
The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe -- '70s kingpin Goldmember. While pursuing the team of villains to stop them from world domination, Austin gets help from his dad and an old girlfriend.
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: Jay Roach
Stars: Mike Myers | Michael York | Mindy Sterling | Seth Green | Beyoncé Knowles
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome (2001)
As: Self
Mockumentary telling the never before told life story of the fictional robot R2-D2 from the Star Wars film series. The movie was made as a fun project by the cast and crew of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Using interviews, fake archive photos, film clips, and behind the scenes footage the "true" story was told of Artoo's life.
Runtime: 20 min.
Directed by: Spencer Susser | Don Bies
Stars: Natalie Portman | Bitsie Tulloch | Bob Hesse | Robbie Edwards | Jennifer Weil
The Joe Spinell Story (2001)
As: Himself
The Joe Spinell Story is a An outstanding and eye-opening documentary, made in 2001 for the Anchor Bay DVD release of Maniac (1980). His most notable roles were as mafioso Willi Cicci in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, and as loan shark Tony Gazzo in Rocky and Rocky II. Although primarily known as a character actor, Spinell co-wrote and starred as a serial killer in the 1980 film, Maniac.
Runtime: 49 min.
Directed by: David Gregory
Stars: Frank Pesce | William Lustig | Caroline Munro | Joe Spinell | Joe Cirillo
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)
As: Himself
With commentary from Hollywood stars, outtakes from his movies and footage from his youth, this documentary looks at Stanley Kubrick's life and films. Director Jan Harlan, Kubrick's brother-in-law and sometime collaborator, interviews heavyweights like Jack Nicholson, Woody Allen and Sydney Pollack, who explain the influence of Kubrick classics like "Dr. Strangelove" and "2001: A Space Odyssey," and how he ...
Runtime: 142 min.
Directed by: Jan Harlan
Stars: Tom Cruise | Steven Marcus | Stanley Kubrick | Alexander Singer | Barbara Kroner
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens – A Life in Animation (2000)
This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most celebrated animators, Chuck (Charles M.) Jones. He is best known for Warner Brothers cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road ...
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Margaret Selby
Stars: Joe Dante | Chuck Jones | Ken Burns | Linda Jones Clough | Marian Dern
Forever Hollywood (1999)
As: Himself
Noted Hollywood stars and directors talk about the history and evolution of the film industry in Los Angeles.
Runtime: 57 min.
Directed by: Arnold Glassman | Todd McCarthy
Stars: Jeff Bridges | Annette Bening | Sharon Stone | Warren Beatty | André De Toth
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: A Look inside (1999)
As: Self
TV documentary about the third film in the Indiana Jones series.
Stars: Sean Connery | Steven Spielberg | Harrison Ford | George Lucas | River Phoenix
Blacks and Jews (1997)
As: Self
This documentary attempts to go beyond the sensationalized media coverage and the stereotypes to examine several key conflicts from the point of view of both Black and Jewish activists.
Runtime: 85 min.
Directed by: Deborah Kaufman | Alan Snitow
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Arthur Hiller | Gene Wilder | Richard Pryor | Salim Muwakkil
Men in Black (1997)
As: Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth: the Men in Black. Agent Kay and new recruit Agent Jay find themselves in the middle of a deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist who has arrived on Earth to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies.
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld
Stars: Tommy Lee Jones | Rip Torn | Vincent D'Onofrio | Linda Fiorentino | Will Smith
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
As: Popcorn-Eating Man (uncredited)
Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that Hammond has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.
Runtime: 129 min.
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Stars: Pete Postlethwaite | Jeff Goldblum | Julianne Moore | Richard Attenborough | Arliss Howard
E.T. The Extraterrestrial: A Look Back (1996)
As: Himself
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.'
Runtime: 38 min.
Directed by: Laurent Bouzereau
Stars: Steven Spielberg
The Universal Story (1996)
As: Self (archive footage)
Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr. with ...
Runtime: 120 min.
Directed by: David Heeley
Stars: Tom Hanks | Richard Dreyfuss | Michael J. Fox | Kirk Douglas | Alfred Hitchcock
The Making of Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws' (1995)
As: Himself
A documentary on the making of one of the greatest films ever made. Filled with trivia, interviews from cast and crew and some never before seen footage.
Runtime: 125 min.
Directed by: Laurent Bouzereau
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Richard Dreyfuss | Roy Scheider | Carl Gottlieb | Lorraine Gary
The Making of 'Jurassic Park' (1995)
As: Himself
This documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Jurassic Park, one of the 90's biggest hits and a milestone in special effects development. Narrated by James Earl Jones, it includes footage of the filming process, as well as interviews with director Steven Spielberg, and other members of the cast and crew, who give their insights into what it was like working together on this ...
Runtime: 51 min.
Directed by: John Schultz
Stars: Steven Spielberg | James Earl Jones | Phil Tippett | Stan Winston | Michael Crichton
Your Studio and You (1995)
As: Backlot Tour Guide
A parody of 1950s corporate/industrial films, commissioned by Universal Pictures executives after the studio's purchase by Seagrams, and featuring cameos by many stars and directors.
Runtime: 17 min.
Directed by: Trey Parker
Stars: Dian Bachar | James Cameron | Robin Cook | Andrew Bergman | Shaun Cassidy
A Century of Cinema (1994)
A look back at the first 100 years of the movies.
Runtime: 72 min.
Directed by: Caroline Thomas
Stars: Dan Aykroyd | Richard Attenborough | Kim Basinger | George Burns | Milton Berle
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)
As: Himself
While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
Runtime: 47 min.
Directed by: Peter Harris
Stars: Carol Burnett | Harry Belafonte | Frank Oz | John Denver | Jim Henson
The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun (1987)
As: Himself
Documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's film Empire of the Sun
Directed by: Les Mayfield
Stars: Christian Bale | Steven Spielberg | John Malkovich | Martin Sheen | J.G. Ballard
The Making of 'The Goonies' (1985)
As: Himself
TV documentary about the making of 'The Goonies'
Runtime: 7 min.
Stars: Sean Astin | Steven Spielberg | Josh Brolin | Corey Feldman | Jeff Cohen
The Making of Back to the Future (1985)
As: himself
The Making of 'Back to the Future'
Runtime: 14 min.
Directed by: Les Mayfield
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Michael J. Fox | Huey Lewis | Robert Zemeckis | Bob Gale
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' (1985)
As: Himself
A documentary following the various stages in the production of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).
Runtime: 51 min.
Directed by: Frank Marshall
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Harrison Ford | Frank Marshall | George Lucas | Kate Capshaw
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
As: Tourist at Airport (uncredited)
After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.
Runtime: 118 min.
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Stars: Harrison Ford | Amrish Puri | Kate Capshaw | Roshan Seth | Jonathan Ke Quan
Room 666 (1982)
As: Self
During the 1982 Cannes Film Festival, Wenders asks a number of film directors from around the world to get, each one at a time, into a hotel room, turn on the camera and sound recorder, and, in solitude, answer a simple question: "What is the future of cinema?".
Runtime: 43 min.
Directed by: Wim Wenders
Stars: Monte Hellman | Jean-Luc Godard | Romain Goupil | Paul Morrissey | Mike de Leon
The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981)
As: Himself
One of the first 'Making of...' movies to become a hit in its own right.
Runtime: 60 min.
Directed by: Phillip Schuman
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Frank Marshall | Scott Beach | George Lucas | Howard G. Kazanjian
Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
As: Himself
A documentary hosted by Harrison Ford about the stunts of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.'
Runtime: 60 min.
Directed by: Robert Guenette
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Harrison Ford | Karen Allen
The Blues Brothers (1980)
As: Cook County Assessor's Office Clerk
Jake Blues is just out of jail, and teams up with his brother, Elwood on a 'mission from God' to raise funds for the orphanage in which they grew up. The only thing they can do is do what they do best – play music – so they get their old band together and they're on their way, while getting in a bit of trouble here and there.
Runtime: 133 min.
Directed by: John Landis
Stars: Dan Aykroyd | Ray Charles | John Belushi | Cab Calloway | James Brown
Star Wars: Music by John Williams (1980)
As: Himself
BBC documentary. Witness John Williams composing the legendary score for The Empire Strikes Back and conducting the London Symphony Orchestra.
Runtime: 60 min.
Stars: Steven Spielberg | George Lucas | Irvin Kershner | John Williams | Antony Horder
Jaws (1975)
As: Amity Point Lifestation Worker (voice) (uncredited)
An insatiable great white shark terrorizes the townspeople of Amity Island, The police chief, an oceanographer and a grizzled shark hunter seek to destroy the bloodthirsty beast.
Runtime: 124 min.
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Stars: Richard Dreyfuss | Roy Scheider | Murray Hamilton | Robert Shaw | Lorraine Gary
Something Evil (1972)
As: Party Guest
A young couple moves into a farmhouse in rural Pennsylvania. What they don't know is that there is an unseen presence in the house, and that it wants to take possession of the wife.
Runtime: 73 min.
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Stars: Jeff Corey | Darren McGavin | Johnny Whitaker | Ralph Bellamy | Sandy Dennis
Directed by John Ford (1971)
As: Himself (uncredited)
A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford.
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Stars: Peter Bogdanovich | James Stewart | Orson Welles | Henry Fonda | John Ford