With a title like this you know it has to be good. Irvin Kershner got his start directing on this small-scale tale of kids and crime. Jonathan Haze and Abby Dalton are standouts in the cast, while the uncredited executive producer who put up the cash is said to have been Roger Corman. It's a beautiful widescreen transfer -- the film was one of the first features shot by Haskell Wexler, who is also uncredited. Stakeout on Dope Street DVD-r The Warner Archive Collection 1958 / B&W / 1:85 widescreen / 83 min. / Street Date June 22, 2016 / available through the WBshop / 21.99 Starring Yale Wexler, Jonathon Haze, Morris Miller (Stever Marlo), Abby Dalton, Allen Kramer, Herman Rudin, Philip Mansour, Andrew J. Fenady, Herschel Bernardi, Coleman Francis. Cinematography Mark Jeffrey (Haskell Wexler) Film Editor Melvin Sloan Original Music Richard Markowitz Story and Screenplay by Andrew J. Fenady, Irvin Kershner, Irvin Schwartz Produced by Andrew J. Fenady Directed...
- 9/25/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Chosen to direct The Empire Strikes Back, he turned in one of the best sequels – and highest box-office earners – of all time
The film director Irvin Kershner, who has died aged 87, was known in the trade as a hired gun. His most famous film, The Empire Strikes Back (1980), the fifth episode in the Star Wars saga, is most commonly linked to its executive producer, George Lucas. Never Say Never Again (1983) is celebrated as the film in which Sean Connery made his comeback as James Bond after 12 years away from the role, the director merely providing the vehicle. Kershner's first feature, Stakeout On Dope Street (1958), was made under the aegis of Roger Corman, who usually gained the main credit for the films he produced. Yet, eclectic as Kershner seemed, his best films reveal a visual flair, with an eye for the telling detail and a sympathy for the rebel.
The Philadelphia...
The film director Irvin Kershner, who has died aged 87, was known in the trade as a hired gun. His most famous film, The Empire Strikes Back (1980), the fifth episode in the Star Wars saga, is most commonly linked to its executive producer, George Lucas. Never Say Never Again (1983) is celebrated as the film in which Sean Connery made his comeback as James Bond after 12 years away from the role, the director merely providing the vehicle. Kershner's first feature, Stakeout On Dope Street (1958), was made under the aegis of Roger Corman, who usually gained the main credit for the films he produced. Yet, eclectic as Kershner seemed, his best films reveal a visual flair, with an eye for the telling detail and a sympathy for the rebel.
The Philadelphia...
- 11/30/2010
- by Ronald Bergan
- The Guardian - Film News
Director Irvin Kershner has died at the age of 87. The American moviemaker, best known for directing "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back", passed away at his home in Los Angeles after a long illness. The news was confirmed by his goddaughter Adriana Santini on Monday, November 29.
Kershner began his career teaching photography at the University of Southern California, before stepping behind the camera to work on a number of TV shows and small screen movie "Stakeout On Dope Street" in 1958. His film career took off in the 1960s and he went on to direct a number of movies including "A Fine Madness" with Sean Connery in 1966, "Up the Sandbox" starring Barbra Streisand in 1972 and "The Return of a Man Called Horse" with Richard Harris in 1976.
He remains most famous for stepping behind the camera for the second "Star Wars" installment in 1980. After stepping away from the sci-fi franchise,...
Kershner began his career teaching photography at the University of Southern California, before stepping behind the camera to work on a number of TV shows and small screen movie "Stakeout On Dope Street" in 1958. His film career took off in the 1960s and he went on to direct a number of movies including "A Fine Madness" with Sean Connery in 1966, "Up the Sandbox" starring Barbra Streisand in 1972 and "The Return of a Man Called Horse" with Richard Harris in 1976.
He remains most famous for stepping behind the camera for the second "Star Wars" installment in 1980. After stepping away from the sci-fi franchise,...
- 11/30/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
We’ve now suffered two great losses in a mere two days. Yesterday, iconic actor Leslie Nielsen sadly passed away, and today iconic director Irvin Kershner died at the age of 87. Kershner was one of the good ones. From his first feature for producer Roger Corman – 1958′s Stakeout On Dope Street – to films like Robocop 2 and 007: Never Say Never Again – Sean Connery’s last Bond film – Kershner was best known for directing what many still regard as the best film of the original Star Wars trilogy; The Empire Strikes Back.
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- 11/29/2010
- by James Wallace
- GordonandtheWhale
Director Irvin Kershner has died at the age of 87.
The American moviemaker, best known for directing Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, passed away at his home in Los Angeles after a long illness.
The news was confirmed by his goddaughter Adriana Santini on Monday.
Kershner began his career teaching photography at the University of Southern California, before stepping behind the camera to work on a number of TV shows and small screen movie Stakeout On Dope Street in 1958.
His film career took off in the 1960s and he went on to direct a number of movies including A Fine Madness with Sean Connery in 1966, Up The Sandbox starring Barbra Streisand in 1972 and The Return Of A Man Called Horse with Richard Harris in 1976.
He remains most famous for stepping behind the camera for the second Star Wars installment in 1980.
After stepping away from the sci-fi franchise, Kershner directed Connery again in 1983's unofficial James Bond film Never Say Never Again and took the helm of RoboCop 2 in 1990.
The American moviemaker, best known for directing Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, passed away at his home in Los Angeles after a long illness.
The news was confirmed by his goddaughter Adriana Santini on Monday.
Kershner began his career teaching photography at the University of Southern California, before stepping behind the camera to work on a number of TV shows and small screen movie Stakeout On Dope Street in 1958.
His film career took off in the 1960s and he went on to direct a number of movies including A Fine Madness with Sean Connery in 1966, Up The Sandbox starring Barbra Streisand in 1972 and The Return Of A Man Called Horse with Richard Harris in 1976.
He remains most famous for stepping behind the camera for the second Star Wars installment in 1980.
After stepping away from the sci-fi franchise, Kershner directed Connery again in 1983's unofficial James Bond film Never Say Never Again and took the helm of RoboCop 2 in 1990.
- 11/29/2010
- WENN
It’s too early to call this a trend, but shortly after Brian Salisbury reviewed Flash Gordon uber producer Dino De Laurentis died. Last night on RejectRadio Neil Miller revealed to the world that he only just got around to watching The Empire Strikes Back a few days ago… and this morning we wake up to the news that the director behind that film, Irvin Kershner, has passed away at the age of 87. Having just posted a column about two new Charlie Chaplin releases on Blu-ray I can only pray The Little Tramp survives to the end of the week… Irvin Kershner, as you should very well know, was the man in the director’s chair on not only the best Star Wars film but also one of the greatest films period. The Empire Strikes Back is a fantastic work of action, drama, and darkness, and it was one of the first blockbusters to show that a...
- 11/29/2010
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Many are still at shock over the sad news that legendary comedian Leslie Nielsen has passed. Now, Empire Online is reporting director Irvin Kershner has passed away at the age of 87. Kershner was found dead in his home after a long illness.
Kershner was probably mostly known for directing Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Never Say Never Again, and Robocop 2. He first taught film after fighting in WWII, but became a director 1958 with Stakeout On Dope Street.
Rest In Peace.
Kershner was probably mostly known for directing Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Never Say Never Again, and Robocop 2. He first taught film after fighting in WWII, but became a director 1958 with Stakeout On Dope Street.
Rest In Peace.
- 11/29/2010
- by Matt Keith
- Killer Films
Irvin Kershner - the man who gave us some of the most indelible moments in cinema history with The Empire Strikes Back - has died. He was 87.Kersh, as he was fondly known, died at his home following a long illness.He was, of course, best known for directing The Empire Strikes Back, arguably the greatest chapter in the Star Wars saga (and which celebrates its thirtieth anniversary this year). But Kershner also made contributions to other franchises, directing RoboCop 2 and Sean Connery's last appearance as James Bond in the 'unofficial' 007 flick, Never Say Never Again.Having fought in World War II, Kershner began his career by teaching film at the University of Southern California, but quickly made the move behind the camera via a detour as a stills photographer and TV director, calling the shots on Stakeout On Dope Street in 1958.A decent career followed, in which he...
- 11/29/2010
- EmpireOnline
Mel Sloan, an influential faculty member at the USC School of Cinematic Arts for more than 50 years, died Jan. 12 from pneumonia at his home in Van Nuys, Calif. He was 86.
Sloan served on the Sca faculty from 1946 until his retirement in 1997. He taught a wide variety of courses for undergraduates and graduates, including classes in his specialty, editing, and influenced such future movie makers as Irvin Kershner, Randal Kleiser, George Lucas, Walter Murch, Gary Rydstrom and Robert Zemeckis.
"Mel's remarkable legacy will live on through the storytellers and scholars who had the privilege of studying under him at the school," Sca dean Elizabeth Daley said. "With a genuine commitment and enthusiasm for teaching, he trained and nurtured generations of students who have gone on to shape the art form and the industry."
A native of the Bronx, Sloan interrupted his studies at USC with the outbreak of World War II...
Sloan served on the Sca faculty from 1946 until his retirement in 1997. He taught a wide variety of courses for undergraduates and graduates, including classes in his specialty, editing, and influenced such future movie makers as Irvin Kershner, Randal Kleiser, George Lucas, Walter Murch, Gary Rydstrom and Robert Zemeckis.
"Mel's remarkable legacy will live on through the storytellers and scholars who had the privilege of studying under him at the school," Sca dean Elizabeth Daley said. "With a genuine commitment and enthusiasm for teaching, he trained and nurtured generations of students who have gone on to shape the art form and the industry."
A native of the Bronx, Sloan interrupted his studies at USC with the outbreak of World War II...
- 1/25/2010
- by By Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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