Irvin Kershner
Irvin Kershner (born Isadore Kershner; April 29, 1923 – November 27, 2010) was an American director for film and television. Early in his career as a filmmaker he directed quirky, independent drama films, while working as a lecturer at the University of Southern California. Later, he began making high-budget blockbusters such as Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the James Bond adaptation Never Say Never Again and RoboCop 2. Through the course of his career, he received numerous accolades, including being nominated for both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Palme d'Or.
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| Known For | Directing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.9253 |
| Birthday | 1923-04-29 |
| Place of Birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Also Known As | Irv Kershner, Isadore Kershner, |
1988
The Last Temptation of Christ
7.229/1237
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Angus
6.603/97
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1997
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
8/1
Host Howie Long takes viewers on a tour of the "Star Wars" universe, as Fox TV celebrates the re-release of the original three legendary films in this...
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2005
Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema
6.5/6
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Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
3/1
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2011
A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later
0/0
George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back at The Empire Strikes Back 30 years later.
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Berkeley
5.5/8
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When Star Wars Ruled the World
8.8/10
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On Deadly Ground
5.2/531
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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
7.6/217
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Being and Becoming
8.5/2
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Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'
7/1
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8/4
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Star Wars: Music by John Williams
7.3/6
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Corman's World
7.028/88
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2007
Fog City Mavericks
8.5/2
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2003
Manhood
4.083/6
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From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
7.383/23
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Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
8/3
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SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
8.231/13
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Shooting the Police: Cops on Film
0/0
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