Richard D. Zanuck’s Death – Cause and Date

The film producer Richard D. Zanuck died at the age of 77. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Son of the legendary Hollywood executive who became a renowned producer of blockbusters in his own right.

His father Darryl F. Zanuck was a multiple Academy Award winner and a central figure in the development of the Hollywood studio system.

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In the studios days, the public’s perception of movie stars was much different, because the stars were so much less exposed. This made them seem more special, more unearthly. Today they’re no longer perceived as different – they’ve become human, so to speak.

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I had a tough time 12 years ago getting ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ off the ground. Today, it would be impossible.

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The Sound of Music’ did more damage to the industry than any other picture. Everyone tried to copy it. We were the biggest offenders.

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I think the executives at the studios today realize that it’s easier and safer to go the – to some known territory which is a remake of a successful film. It’s less chancy than taking a fresh idea.

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A lot of athletes have star quality, but they just can’t perform in front of a camera. So no matter how good-looking you are, no matter what kind of presence you have, you still have to be able to be a convincing performer to become a star.