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RICHARD DONNER

From The Omen (1976) to Superman (1978) and from The Goonies (1985) to Lethal Weapon (1987) there is no denying that Richard Donner has played a considerable role in shaping popular cinema. Now working on Lethal Weapon, the 90-year-old legend shows little sign of settling down and drawing a retirement cheque. Consequently, could not resist the chance to revisit some of his greatest hits…

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