Gary Kurtz

Gary Kurtz

Nascimento : 1940-07-27, Los Angeles, California, United States

Morte : 2018-09-23

História

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Gary Kurtz (born July 27, 1940 in Los Angeles, California) is an American film producer whose list of credits include American Graffiti, Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. He later produced The Dark Crystal and Return to Oz after departing from the Star Wars series. Kurtz also co-produced the 1989 low-budget science fiction film Slipstream, which reunited him with Star Wars star Mark Hamill. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gary Kurtz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Perfil

Gary Kurtz

Filmes

Obi-Wan Kenobi: O Retorno do Jedi
Self (uncredited) (archive sound)
Com cenas de bastidores nunca vistas, histórias pessoais e momentos significativos, veja a produção da série original da Lucasfilm para o Disney+, Obi-Wan Kenobi, uma história épica que começa 10 anos após os dramáticos eventos de Star Wars: A Vingança dos Sith. Este documentário perspicaz explora o retorno de Obi-Wan Kenobi e Anakin Skywalker à tela – e Ewan McGregor e Hayden Christensen aos seus respectivos papéis clássicos.
Remembering Return to Oz
Self
The gathered memories and warm recollections of the cast and crew of the 1985 Walt Disney Pictures film, RETURN TO OZ. For the first time, we get intimate details about the production of the cult classic fantasy, from such names as director Walter Murch, producers Paul Maslansky and Colin Michael Kitchens, the late Gary Kurtz, and actors Fairuza Balk, Emma Ridley, Justin Case, Pons Marr, Deep Roy and Sophie Ward.
The Empire Strikes Door (A Star Wars Mystery)
Himself
A thrilling comedic documentary attempting to uncover the mystery of who is responsible for one of the most infamous bloopers in cinematic history.
The Empire Strikes Door (A Star Wars Mystery)
A thrilling comedic documentary attempting to uncover the mystery of who is responsible for one of the most infamous bloopers in cinematic history.
5-25-77
Producer
Alienated, hopeful-filmmaker Pat Johnson's epic story growing up in rural Illinois, falling in love, and becoming the first fan of the movie that changed everything.
Gangster Kittens
Executive Producer
An uncompromising portrait of the struggles of a resplendent teenager with an anarchic spirit, fighting to maintain her existence in the bleak urban landscape of London. Angel is a cool but troubled nymphet, disillusioned by the tedium and meaninglessness of her uninviting working class future, her eyes filled with ferocious pique. Neglected by her abusive uncle and abandoned by her school, the disparate and embittered delinquent embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery to find a whole new world of possibilities.
The Definitive History of Star Wars
Contributor
Documentary taking a behind-the-scenes look at how the world's biggest, multi-billion pound movie series came into existence. Featuring rare interviews with Star Wars producers Gary Kurtz and Robert Watts and insights from those members of the creative team who won Oscars making the visual effects. Plus, a few little-known and surprising facts surrounding the film franchise
I Am Your Father
Himself
David Prowse is an eighty years old actor, who has lived behind Darth Vader's mask during three decades. A group of Star Wars fans find out why he has been apparently forgotten by Lucasfilm during thirty years, and decide to give him back the glory he never had. This is their last opportunity.
Duna de Jodorowsky
Self
O diretor Alejandro Jodorowsky discute a tentativa de realizar a adaptação do romance de ficção científica Duna, em 1975, e mostra como foi a pré-produção do ambicioso projeto que não foi concluído.
The People vs. George Lucas
Himself
The passion the original Star Wars trilogy inspires in its fans is unparalleled; but when it comes to George Lucas himself, many have found their ardor has cooled into a complicated love-hate relationship. This hilarious, heartfelt documentary delves deep into Lucas’s cultural legacy, asking all the tough questions. Has Lucas betrayed his masterwork? Should he just have left the original trilogy alone? Is The Phantom Menace so bad it should carry a health warning? Utilizing interviews taken from over 600 hours of footage, and peppered with extraordinary Star Wars and Indiana Jones recreations lovingly immortalized in song, needlepoint, Lego, claymation, puppets and paper-mâché, above all this film asks the question: who truly owns that galaxy far, far away—the man who created it, or the fans who worship it?
When Star Wars Ruled the World
Self
A VH1 television special wherein the cast discuss the making of the films and what made the franchise a phenomenon.
Império dos Sonhos: A História da Trilogia Star Wars
Self
A história do making of da Trilogia é tão épica e dramática quanto os próprios filmes. Venha para trás das câmeras e participe da trajetória desde as primeiras versões do roteiro até o lançamento de sucesso dos filmes que mudaram o mundo cinematográfico definitivamente. No documentário mais abrangente de todos os tempos sobre a produção de filmes. explore a criação desta saga, incluindo as dificuldades que George Lucas e sua equipe tiveram que enfrentar para criar a série que poucos acreditavam que poderia ser terminada.
The Steal
Producer
A young American computer hackeress is hired by a liberal British lawyer to right the wrong done to a third world country by a London investment company. Even the expertise of her building inspector sidekick can not prevent a surprising development though.
Slipstream
Producer
Slipstream is a 1989 post-apocalyptic science fiction adventure film. The plot has an emphasis on aviation and contains many common science-fiction themes, such as taking place in a dystopian future in which the landscape of the Earth itself has been changed and is windswept by storms of great power. There are also numerous sub-plots, such as free will and humanity amongst artificial intelligence.
O Mundo Fantástico de Oz
Executive Producer
Dorothy, salva de um experimento psiquiátrico por uma misteriosa garota, por algum motivo estranho é chamada de volta ao mundo de Oz. É quando Dorothy, se depara com uma bruxa que destrói tudo aquilo que faz de Oz, uma Terra mágica.
The World of 'The Dark Crystal'
Himself
A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United States on January 9, 1983. This one-hour documentary details the technological innovations in the field of animatronics, art design, film making, and Henson's own brand of magic. Requiring 5 years of production, including over two years of pre-production, The Dark Crystal was inspired by the imagination of artist Brian Froud and conceived by scores of talented designers, builders, technicians, and performers. The World of the Dark Crystal shows how Jim Henson's Creature Shop in London and the Muppet Workshop in New York brought Brian Froud's art and Jim Henson's vision to life.
O Cristal Encantado
Producer
Há muitos e muitos anos numa terra longínqua, O Cristal Encantado era a fonte da verdade no universo. Mas ele foi partido, gerando o caos e originando duas raças: os terríveis Skeksis e os pacíficos Mystics. Segundo uma velha profecia, tudo voltará ao normal se o Cristal for restaurado por um ser da raça Gelfling, quando os três sóis se alinharem numa grande conjunção. O problema é que os Skeksis se apossaram do poder do cristal, e pretendem reinar para sempre. Para evitar que a profecia seja cumprida, tentaram acabar com os Gelflings. Mas ainda resta Jen, e é a ele que cabe a tarefa de reestabelecer o equilíbrio.
Star Wars: Episódio V - O Império Contra-Ataca
Producer
Após a destruição da Estrela da Morte, as forças imperiais continuam a perseguir os rebeldes. Após a derrota da Rebelião no planeta de gelo Hoth, Luke viaja para o planeta Dagobah para treinar com o Mestre Jedi Yoda, que vive escondido desde a queda da República. Numa tentativa de converter Luke para o lado negro, Darth Vader atrai o jovem Skywalker para uma armadilha na Cidade Nuvem de Bespin.
Star Wars: Music by John Williams
Himself
Documentário da BBC. Testemunhe John Williams compondo a lendária trilha sonora de O Império Contra-Ataca e regendo a Orquestra Sinfônica de Londres.
The Making of Star Wars
Himself
Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
The Making of Star Wars
Executive Producer
Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
Guerra nas Estrelas
Producer
A princesa Leia é mantida refém pelas forças imperiais comandadas por Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker e Han Solo precisam libertá-la e restaurar a liberdade e a justiça na galáxia.
O Poderoso Chefão: Parte II
Photographer in Court (uncredited)
Após a máfia matar sua família, o jovem Vito foge da sua cidade na Sicília e vai para a América. Vito luta para manter sua família. Ele mata Black Hand Fanucci, que exigia dos comerciantes uma parte dos seus ganhos. Com a morte de Fanucci, o poderio de Vito cresce, mas sua família é o que mais importa para ele. Agora baseado no Lago Tahoe, Michael planeja fazer incursões em Las Vegas e Havana instalando negócios ligados ao lazer, mas descobre que aliados como Hyman Roth estão tentando matá-lo.
Loucuras de Verão
Co-Producer
Anos 60, interior dos Estados Unidos, no final de verão, um grupo de jovens tenta curtir ao máximo a última noite de férias. Curt e Steve conseguiram entrar numa das universidade mais conceituadas do país, e agora terão de mudar de cidade. Enquanto Curt tenta fazer sua "despedida", o amigo Steve faz de tudo para convencer sua namorada de que eles devem continuar juntos. Enquanto isso, seus outros amigos têm uma noite de aventuras, envolvendo descobertas sobre o amor, a amizade, a família e a vida.
To Be Free
Editor
A re-edit of Bosnick's "Imago", it starts out as the story of the personal conflict of a young girl whose traditional upbringing gives her such sexual hang-ups that she must seek psychiatric help. But, it gradually and unexpectedly evolves into another story of a fraudulent psychiatrist into whose hands she has the misfortune to fall.
Chandler
Associate Producer
Em um retrocesso deliberado para 1940 filmes noir , um ex-detetive particular a partir desse período, Chandler, ocupa seu antigo trabalho de novo, e encontra-se constantemente dirigindo carros velhos. Ele é ostensivamente contratado pelo governo para proteger uma testemunha, Katherine Creighton, de um líder do submundo do crime, John Melchior, que quer matá-la. Mas Chandler é na verdade trabalhando para um agente do governo corrupto, Ross J. Carmady, que está usando-o como um joguete para que Carmady pode assassinar Melchior e colocar seu próprio agente duplo na parte superior da raquete.
Corrida sem Fim
Associate Producer
A driver and a mechanic travel around the United States hopping from drag strip to drag strip in a 1955 Chevy Bel-Air coupe. They race for money, betting with their competitors. The pair gains a young and talkative female stowaway. Along the way they unintentionally attract a well-to-do drifter driving a new Pontiac GTO. This older man, looking for attention, antagonizes their efforts.