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"Dick Richards has a good eye for eccentric faces and backgrounds..." - The New York Times. Read more reviews and view awards & nominations for Dick Richards' work, including Cannes Lion, Golden Globe, Academy Awards, Clio Awards, and multiple New York Art Director Awards. Awards & Reviews Dick Richards is a decorated film director, producer, and advertising photographer whose career garnered prestigious awards and nominations. He has won major industry accolades, including the Cannes Lion for best worldwide commercial, multiple Clio Awards, and New York Art Directors Awards. Richards' transition to film brought further acclaim, with his film Tootsie (1982) earning a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Comedy and an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. His contributions to cinema have been celebrated by critics and peers alike, solidifying his legacy in the industry. Dick Richards proves he’s a blockbuster of a talent. I think Farewell, My Lovely is the kind of movie Bogart would have stood in line to see. - Rex Reed "Tootsie" is full of good movie writing, and such are its pleasures that you wonder early on why all comedies can't be this good..." - Bill Cosford “Farewell, My Lovely" never steps wrong… One reason is that Dick Richards, the director, takes his material and characters absolutely seriously. Richards doesn’t hedge his bet… Farewell, My Lovely” is a great entertainment and a celebration of Robert Mitchum’s absolute originality. It also announces the arrival of Richards as a promising new American director… Here is a totally assured piece of work. - Roger Ebert Dick Richards, who also directed “Farewell, My Lovely,” has a good eye for eccentric faces and backgrounds... - Janet Maslin "Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins" sneaks up on you – you discover it, like a ‘sleeper.’ I found it a funny, velvety film, with the kind of tenderness that you can almost feel on your fingertips. The picture isn’t directed for straightforward excitement; it’s a sidewise vision. Dick Richards is a real southpaw. - Pauline Kael "Man, Woman and Child" is a sweetly dramatic picture… [with] fine performances, tautly directed. - Staff "Tootsie" restores the original meaning to the term “situation comedy.” - Vincent Canby Richards has a feelings for momentary encounters: what might be throwaways for another director are his most acutely realizes moments. - Pauline Kael “The Culpepper Cattle Co." puts across… gruff insights about a way of life now long past. - Jay Crocks "Heat" is a picture of battered virtue that Raymond Chandler might well have admired.

Dick Richards is an American filmmaker. His work as a Director, Writer, and Producer can be seen in films across a wide range of genres, for studios such as Columbia Pictures, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Universal, and Twentieth Century Fox. Richards has collaborated with Jerry Bruckheimer and Sydney Pollack, among others. Dick Richards is an Award-winning American Filmmaker Film Career Dick Richards is an American filmmaker, born in 1929. His work as a Director, Writer, and Producer can be seen in films across a wide range of genres, for studios such as Columbia Pictures, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Universal, and Twentieth Century Fox. Known for being an "actor's director" Richards' style focuses on people and storytelling. He has worked with prominent actors, including Robert Mitchum, Martin Sheen, Gene Hackman, Charlotte Rampling, Alan Arkin, Sylvester Stallone, Catherine Deneuve, Wilford Brimley, Harry Dean Stanton, and Blythe Danner. Richards has collaborated with Jerry Bruckheimer and Sydney Pollack, among others. Filmography Richards filmmaking credits include: Tootsie (1982) ; Farewell, My Lovely (1975) ; The Culpepper Cattle Co. (1972) ; March or Die (1977); Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (1975) , Man Woman and Child (1983) , Death Valley (1983) , Heat (1986). View on IMDB >> Awards & Nominations Richards has received major industry awards for his work as a director and photographer - including the Golden Globe, Clio, Gold Medal, Cannes Lion for the best worldwide commercial, and multiple New York Art Directors Awards. Let's talk Tootsie Richards is most famous for producing Tootsie , a pioneering project he discovered in New York and shepherded through the Hollywood system for four years. It went on to become one of the biggest comedy films of all-time, earning producers Richards and Sydney Pollack a Golden Globe and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Tootsie earned 10 Academy Award nominations, and is widely recognized as one of the best films ever made. It is ranked 69th on the American Film Institute’s 100 Greatest American Films of All Time . Photography & Commercials Dick Richards rose to prominence during the 1960’s advertising revolution, becoming a world-renowned photographer with a people-centric style. His photographs are in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institute, and have been showcased in galleries and museums including New York’s Museum of Modern Art. He became a celebrated commercial director for top brands like Volkswagen, Coca-Cola, Polaroid, General Motors, American Airlines, and Ford, among many others. Dick Richards Richards is a native New Yorker, and continues to work on creative projects, focusing on writing. His first play, Hooray for Hollywood! , is in development; and his novel, Exposed , is due in 2026. He currently sits on the board of the non-profit Enrichment Theatre Works , whose mission is to create and present professional theater to inspire learning. View bio on Wikipedia >>

Dick Richards' iconic photographs have been featured in prestigious institutions, including New York's Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian Institute. Rock Hudson 1965 Levy's, Buster Keaton 1961 Romy Schneider Polaroid, The 60-second excitement 1968 Kirk Douglass 1965 Esquire, 'Jack Ruby' 1967 Volkswagon, Don't Laugh 1966 Esquire, 'Unionize the Army' 1968 Alain Delon Zero Mostel, Buster Keaton & Jack Gilford 1966 Mobil, Fresh-killed Chicken 1966 Romy Schneider & director Jules Dassin Terlenka 1968 George Hamilton with his mother Volkswagon, Paul Newman 1968 Volkswagon, Paul Newman 1968 El Al Airlines 1965 Michael Crawford with his son Acrilan Blanket, Rock Hudson 1965 Acrilan Blanket, Kirk Douglass 1965 Young and Rubicon showcase 1960's Young and Rubicon showcase 1960's Photography Dick Richards began his illustrious career in the 1960’s, becoming a world-renowned photographer and commercial director during the advertising revolution. His work captured the essence of American life, drawing inspiration from Norman Rockwell. His iconic photographs have been featured in prestigious institutions, including New York's Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian Institute. Richards worked with top clients, including Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, Polaroid, General Motors, Hertz, and Pepsi. His innovative style garnered numerous awards, including the coveted Cannes Lion, multiple Clio Awards, and New York Art Directors Awards, establishing him as a leading figure in the industry before he transitioned to filmmaking.

"The Culpepper Cattle Co." Credits: Director, Writer, Cinematographer Starring: Gary Grimes, Billy Green Bush, Luke Askew  Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Release: 1972 Set in the rugged backdrop of a1866 cattle drive, the movie captures the harsh realities and moral complexities of the era, setting it apart from more romanticized Westerns. The narrative follows the journey of young Ben Mockridge (Gary Grimes), who learns the brutal lessons of the frontier under the mentorship of reformed gunslinger Frank Culpepper (Billy Green Bush). Young Ben years for cowboy life, and joins Culpepper's cattle drive - a dangerous and deadly journey during an era marked by extreme, everyday violence. Through shootouts with outlaws and cattle rustlers, horse theft and standoffs, Ben faces increasingly violent odds, and eventually becomes disillusioned with the cowboy dream. Accolades 1973 Nominee WGA Awards, Best Drama written directly for Screen 1973 Nominee SIYAD Award, Best Foreign Film Dick Richards makes an impressive entry into the world of filmmaking with his directorial debut "The Culpepper Cattle Co." How many men do you have to kill before you become the great American cowboy? He would go on to become known for a unique storytelling ability and attention to detail, and Richards brought a level of authenticity and grittiness to the revisionist Western genre that resonated with audiences and critics alike. About the Film Richards’ vision for "The Culpepper Cattle Co." was one of stark realism, reflected in the film's grainy photography and sepia tones. The film's unflinching portrayal of violence and justice in the West, combined with Richards' ability to draw compelling performances from his cast, garnered critical acclaim and established his reputation as a filmmaker capable of blending raw, realistic storytelling with engaging cinematic experiences. Notable also as his first collaboration with Jerry Bruckheimer, this debut set the stage for Richards' future success and left an indelible mark on the Western genre. Reviews “The Culpepper Cattle Co. puts across… gruff insights about a way of life now long past.” – Jay Cocks, Time Magazine

"Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins" Credits: Director Starring: Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman, Mackenzie Phillips and Harry Dean Stanton Studio: Warner Brothers Release: 1975 Rafferty, a disheartened, bourbon-swilling former Marine turned driving instructor (Alan Arkin) is carjacked by two peculiar women: “Mac” (Sally Kellerman) an ambitious, free-spirited aspiring country singer, and her young, irritable companion Frisbee (Mackenzie Philips). Despite his initial reluctance, Rafferty is swept up in a hapless adventure, aiming for New Orleans. The trio's journey quickly evolves into a series of misadventures, from Las Vegas to Tucson, Arizona, as they scam their way through the Southwest. With each city, their unlikely bond deepens, driven by shared escapades and the pursuit of a vague yet promising future. "Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins" is a madcap road-trip comedy with plenty of heart Rafferty wasn’t going anywhere anyway... Showcasing Richards’ talent for blending humor and character-driven storytelling, "Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins" is a road trip journey filled with misadventures and scams. Another collaboration with associate producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the movie received positive reviews for its engaging narrative and Richards' deft directorial touch. The film includes Sally Kellerman's performance of the song "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels". Reviews “...belly laughs and lots of chuckles.” ~ Richard F. Shepard, New York Times "Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins" sneaks up on you – you discover it, like a ‘sleeper.’ I found it a funny, velvety film, with the kind of tenderness that you can almost feel on your fingertips. The picture isn’t directed for straightforward excitement; it’s a sidewise vision. Dick Richards is a real southpaw. ~ Pauline Kael, New Yorker

"Farewell, My Lovely" Credits: Director Starring: Robert Mitchum, Charlotte Rampling, John Ireland and Sylvia Miles Studio: Avco Embassy Pictures Release: 1975 Set against the shadowy streets of 1941 Los Angeles, "Farewell, My Lovely" follows private detective Philip Marlowe (Robert Mitchum), hired by recently-paroled bank robber Moose Malloy to find his long-lost love, as he navigates through the murky layers of the city's criminal world. Bolstered with classic noir voice over, Marlowe runs into some shady characters, including the seductive Helen (Charlotte Rampling), who definitely has a secret or two... Replete with ruthless mobsters, corrupt officials, and duplicitous lovers, the film follows Marlowe while he untangles an intricate web of lies that challenges his own sense of justice. Accolades Academy Award, Best Supporting Actress, Sylvia Miles,1976 Edgar Allan Poe Awards, Best Picture, 1976 Richards elevates classic noir with "Farewell, My Lovely" starring Robert Mitchum I need another drink. I need a lot of life insurance. I need a vacation. And all I’ve got is a coat, a hat and a gun... This critically-acclaimed adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s classic noir novel, “Farewell, My Lovely” stars Robert Mitchum as the iconic detective Philip Marlowe. Richards' direction style would continue to focus on character performances, cementing his legacy as an "actor's director." About the Film Richards had an instinct for authentic 1940's drama, and his version of Marlowe followed DiMaggio's hitting streak while dodging punches and chasing justice. His vision breathed new life into classic characters, and Mitchum said of the movie, "This kid Richards, the director, he's got something. It'll be a good picture." Sylvia Miles portrayal of the washed-up Mrs. Florian earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar, and the film won Best Picture from the Edgar Allen Poe Awards in 1976. Reviews “Dick Richards proves he’s a blockbuster of a talent. I think [Farewell, My Lovely] was the kind of movie Bogart would have stood in line to see.” ~ Rex Reed, New York Post "These opening shots are so evocative of Raymond Chandler's immortal Marlowe, archtypical private eye, haunting the underbelly of Los Angeles, that if we're Chandler fans we hold our breath. Is the ambience going to be maintained, or will this be another campy rip-off? Half an hour into the movie, we relax. Farewell, My Lovely never steps wrong...in the genre itself there hasn't been anything this good since Hollywood was doing Philip Marlowe the first time around. One reason is that Dick Richards, the director, takes his material and character absolutely seriously. He is not uneasy with it, as Robert Altman was when he had Elliott Gould flirt with seriousness in The Long Goodbye. Richards doesn't hedge his bet." ~ Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times "Mitchum...plays Marlowe with a delicious ease. He sounds just like Marlowe should sound." ~ Gene Siskel "The film's success lies in Mitchum's hard-boiled portrayal of Marlowe, its twisty plot and the moody atmosphere it creates through John A. Alonzo's photography. Los Angeles looms as a nighttime playground for hoods, beautiful women and suckers ready to be taken by all the glitzy signs leading them astray." ~ Dennis Schwartz Ebert, R. (1975, January 1). Farewell, My Lovely. *Chicago Sun-Times*. Ebert, R. (1975, June 17). Robert Mitchum: "Bring me a Miltown, sweetheart." *Roger Ebert*. Siskel, G. (1975, August 22). Mitchum turns a remake into a 'lovely' experience. *Chicago Tribune*, Section 3, p. 3. Schwartz, D. (2019, August 5). Farewell, My Lovely. *Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews*.