Born on August 29, 1939, in New York City, he emerged as a prominent film director known for his versatility across genres. Starting in the fashion industry, he transitioned to Hollywood as a costume designer before venturing into directing. His work includes hits like "St. Elmo's Fire," "The Lost Boys," and "Batman Forever." Despite mixed reviews for some projects, he maintained a lasting impact on 80s and 90s cinema. He passed away on June 22, 2020, leaving a diverse film legacy.
VERONICA GUERIN
Veronica Guerin is a biographical crime drama that chronicles the life of the eponymous Irish journalist, who investigated and exposed the drug trade...
FALLING DOWN
Falling Down is a 1993 film directed by Joel Schumacher, revolving around a frustrated white-collar worker played by Michael Douglas who, after being...
THE CLIENT
The Client is a legal thriller about an eleven-year-old boy named Mark Sway, who becomes the target of both the FBI and the Mafia after witnessing the...
PHONE BOOTH
Phone Booth is a thriller film about a man who answers a public phone and finds himself held hostage by a sniper who threatens to kill him if he hangs...
BATMAN FOREVER
Batman Forever, released in 1995, is a superhero film following the iconic DC Comics character, Batman. In this installment, Batman faces off against...
BATMAN & ROBIN
Batman & Robin, released in 1997, is the fourth installment in the original Batman film series. Directed by Joel Schumacher, the film follows the...
8MM
An investigative thriller directed by Joel Schumacher, the film follows private investigator Tom Welles (Nicolas Cage) as he is hired to verify a...
THE LOST BOYS
The Lost Boys is a 1987 American supernatural horror film that blends elements of comedy and action. It follows two brothers, Michael and Sam, who...
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
The Phantom of the Opera is a romantic musical drama film based on the 1986 Andrew Lloyd Webber musical of the same name. It tells the story of a...
A TIME TO KILL
A Time to Kill is a 1996 American legal drama film based on John Grisham's 1989 novel of the same name. The story follows a young lawyer defending a...
FLATLINERS
Flatliners is a psychological horror science fiction film that follows a group of medical students who conduct near-death experiments to explore the...
ST. ELMO'S FIRE
St. Elmo's Fire is a coming-of-age drama film that follows a group of recent college graduates as they navigate the challenges of adulthood, including...