On July 6, according to foreign media reports, American director and producer Richard Downer died today at the age of 91.
As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused a heated discussion among netizens, and many well-known directors in Hollywood also posted tributes on the Internet, such as Mel Gibson and Edgar Wright. Edgar praised Richard for his ability to use screen charm, and his films reflected the beauty of his own humanity.
Steve Spielberg also posted that Richard is talented in many fields, and to him, Richard is like a pleasing coach, a smart professor, a passionate encourager, a most intimate partner and the most solid ally. "I still can't believe that he really left us, but his voice and smile will always remain in my heart."
Richard has been in the industry for many years and has directed many classic works, such as the 1978 and 1980 versions of "Superman", which can be said to be a childhood memory of a generation.
At the same time, he also directed the classic action film "Lethal Weapon" series, as well as high-scoring commercial films such as "Assassin's Battlefield 2" and "Shippo Conspiracy", and has cooperated with superstars such as Stallone.
Later, although he was older, he still insisted on being active in the front line of the film and television circle, such as the first part of the Hollywood classic IP "X-Men" was produced by him, the producer of "Wolverine" was also him, and he was also the screenwriter of the American drama "Supergirl" series, successfully creating the image of this young superwoman, participating in the production of many Marvel and DC movies.
It can be said that Richard is particularly good at dealing with commercial action films, and his works have left a valuable wealth of experience for the film industry, and also presented a visual feast to the audience, wishing the old man a good journey