Ronald F. Maxwell
Ronald F. Maxwell (born January 5, 1949 ) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer.
Life
Maxwell made his directorial debut in 1976 with the television film Sea Marks , which he also produced. Two years later, he directed an episode of the Great Performances series . For this he received an Emmy nomination . In 1980 Maxwell directed the youth film Little Beasts . The following year, Amanda makes the puppets dance, a melodrama.
In 1986 he staged the first sequel to The Marriage of Her Parents Announce from 1961 with Nikki and Mary - The 5-Minute-Marriage .
The 1993 war film Gettysburg is probably Maxwell's best-known film project. The film dramatizes the Battle of Gettysburg , Maxwell himself wrote the script. His next film project was a prequel to this production titled Gods and Generals , for which he again directed and wrote the script. He was also involved as a producer on this film.
Filmography (selection)
- 1980: Small beasts (Little Darlings)
- 1981: Amanda makes the puppets dance (The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia)
- 1986: Nikki and Mary - The 5 Minute Marriage (The Parent Trap II)
- 1993: Gettysburg
- 2002: Gods and Generals
- 2013: Copperhead
Web links
- Ronald F. Maxwell in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Maxwell, Ronald F. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American film director, screenwriter, producer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 5, 1949 |