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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.

Filmmaker Dick Richards developed and produced "Tootsie" (1982). He directed "Farewell, My Lovely" (1975), "The Culpepper Cattle Co." (1972), "Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins" (1975), "March or Die" (1977), "Man Woman and Child" (1983), "Heat" (1986). Filmography Dick Richards has collaborated with some of the industry's most esteemed artists and directors, earning his reputation as a master storyteller and "actor's director." His ability to bring out nuanced performances is evident in his work with iconic actors like Robert Mitchum in Farewell, My Lovely (1975) and Gene Hackman in March or Die (1977). Richards worked with Jerry Bruckheimer on The Culpepper Cattle Co. (1972), and his production of Tootsie (1982) with director Sydney Pollack resulted in one of the most celebrated films of the era, earning 10 Academy Award nominations and winning a Golden Globe for Best Picture . Richards' versatility and ability to inspire great performances leaves a lasting impact on the film industry. Tootsie Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Terri Garr, Bill Murray, Geena Davis, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning Studio: Columbia Pictures Release: 1982 Winner: Golden Globe, Best Picture Credits: Producer When it came out, "Tootsie" was the highest-grossing comedy of all time, and is still regarded as one of the great movies ever made. Dustin Hoffman plays an unemployed actor with a reputation for being difficult, who disguises himself as a woman to land a role in a soap opera. Richards developed and produced the film, which earned 10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture for Richards and director Sydney Pollack, and won the Golden Globe for Best Picture - Comedy. Farewell, My Lovely Starring: Robert Mitchum, Charlotte Rampling, John Ireland and Sylvia Miles Studio: Avco Embassy Pictures Release: 1975 Credits: Director Widely considered to be one of the best adaptations of Raymond Chandler’s work, “Farewell, My Lovely” stars Robert Mitchum as the iconic detective Philip Marlowe. Set against a gritty backdrop of police corruption, cheap hotels, gambling, and jewel heists, Marlowe is shot, drugged, and beaten as he searches for the lost love of a misguided convict. Richards’ work has been hailed as one of the finest examples of film noir, and cemented his legacy as a filmmaker. The Culpepper Cattle Co. Starring:: Gary Grimes, Billy Green Bush, Luke Askew Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Release: 1972 Credits: Director, Writer, Cinematographer In his directorial debut, Richards created a gritty and visually arresting film with "The Culpepper Cattle Company," a coming-of-age story about a young cowboy, played by Gary Grimes. Now a cult classic, this innovative western was Richards’ first collaboration with Bruckheimer, and won several awards, including Best Film at the San Sebastian Film Festival, where Richards was honored by one of his favorite directors, Howard Hawks. March or Die Starring: Gene Hackman, Catherine Deneuve, Terence Hill, Ian Holm, Max von Sydow Studio: Columbia Pictures Release: 1977 Credits: Director, Producer, Writer With a cast of thousands, this classic French Foreign Legion epic takes place in 1920’s Paris and Morocco as Gene Hackman’s Major Foster leads a force assigned to defending an archeological dig against El Krim, the fearsome leader of the Bedouin tribes committed to driving the French out of Morocco. Legendary Catherine Deneuve is Hackman’s love interest who drives a wedge between him and one of his key men. This was a grueling production during which shooting was interrupted for several weeks after Hackman was involved in an accident with a horse. The film was a blockbuster in Europe. Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins Credits: Director Starring: Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman, Mackenzie Phillips and Harry Dean Stanton Studio: Warner Brothers Release: 1975 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. Alan Arkin is a driving instructor who is car-jacked by two women, Sally Kellerman & Mackenzie Philips, on their quest to reach New Orleans. Another collaboration with associate producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the movie received positive reviews for its engaging narrative and Richards' deft directorial touch, with Richard F. Shepard of The New York Times highlighting its "belly laughs and lots of chuckles." Man Woman and Child Credits: Director Starring: Martin Sheen, Blythe Danner, Craig T. Nelson Studio: Paramount Release: 1983 Based on Erich Segal’s bestseller and written for the screen by Segal (Love Story) and David Zelag Goodman, this family drama brought Richards back to his roots as a storyteller and actor’s director. Martin Sheen and Blythe Danner both turned in memorable performances as a couple who have to deal with the trio of circumstances that Sheen’s character had an affair 10 years prior and a son was conceived whose mother has now passed away. Sheen and Danner’s family, including two daughters of their own decide to welcome the boy into their home. This film follows the family’s journey through the complex emotions that ensue when Sheen’s incredibly likeable 10 year old French son enters their household. Death Valley Credits: Director Starring: Paul LeMat, Catherine Hicks, Wilford Brimley, Peter Billingsley Studio: Universal Release: 1982 A nice family roadtrips through Death Valley and runs afoul of a local serial killer. Wilford Brimley is the local sheriff and “Messy Marvin” himself, Peter Billingsley, is the little boy being terrorized by the killer. Catherine Hicks is Billingsley’s character’s mom and Paul LeMat plays her well-meaning boyfriend. This classic horror movie helped move the genre from its campy 70’s era into a more sophisticated style. Even the film was largely looked over domestically, it played to large audiences throughout the Far East. This also marked the beginning of a longtime collaboration between Richards and Brimley. Heat Credits: Director Starring: Burt Reynolds, Karen Young and Peter MacNicol Studio: Paramount Release: 1986 Written by William Goldman based on his own novel, “Heat” has Reynolds crossing lines from private eye to vigilante who could use a few rounds of therapy - for various ailments, including gambling. The New York Times wrote: “So you think Charles Bronson is the most lethal object on two feet? That’s because you haven’t seen Heat.” Jason Statham stars in a 2016 remake directed by Simon West.

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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. 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 2025. 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 is an award-winning American Filmmaker, Director, Producer, and Photographer based in New York. Productions include: Tootsie (1982), Farewell, My Lovely (1975), Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (1975), The Culpepper Cattle Co. (1972), March or Die (1977). 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 Dick Richards...has a good eye for eccentric faces and backgrounds. - Janet Maslin Richards has a feelings for momentary encounters: what might be throwaways for another director are his most acutely realizes moments. - Pauline Kael “Farewell, My Lovely" never steps wrong… One reason is that Dick Richards, the director, takes his material and characters absolutely seriously. - Roger Ebert Tootsie (1982) Farewell, My Lovely (1975) The Culpepper Cattle Company (1972) March or Die (1977) Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (1972) Man Woman and Child (1983) Death Valley (1983) Heat (1986) Dick Richards is an Award-winning Director, Writer, and Producer Dick Richards has received over 50 major industry awards for his work as film director, photographer and tv commercial director — including the Golden Globe, Clio, Gold Medal, Cannes Lion for the best worldwide commercial, and multiple New York Art Directors Awards. 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 the biggest comedy of all-time, earning producers Richards and Sydney Pollack Golden Globes and nominations 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 . Richards’ film career began with directing and writing the coming-of-age western The Culpepper Cattle Co . (20th Century-Fox), a cult classic that earned him Screenwriter’s Annual Story Award given by the Writer’s Guild of America. He went on to direct the acclaimed Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (Warner Bros.) and Farewell, My Lovely (Embassy Pictures). His filmography also includes March or Die (Columbia Pictures), Death Valley (Universal), Man Woman and Child (Paramount Pictures), and Heat (New Century Vista). A native New Yorker, Richards is known as a storyteller and an “actor’s director,” having worked with Robert Mitchum, Gene Hackman, Catherine Deneuve, Alan Arkin, Charlotte Rampling, Sylvester Stallone, Max von Sydow, Wilford Brimley, Harry Dean Stanton, Martin Sheen, Blythe Danner, and others . 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. Richards 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 2025. 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 photos of Dick Richards, filmmaker. Includes stills from RIchards' film career and photography & ads from his commercial photography career. Dreams come true for Richards My earliest dream was to be a photographer. That came true. Then I dreamed, “How about making movies?” So I wrote and directed one — dreams becoming reality. I dreamed of making a hit that would be enjoyed by millions, which came true with Tootsie. A Golden Globe win and Academy Award nomination motivated me to keep dreaming. How about...a Broadway play? Photos of Dick Richards Filmography / Stills 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 (1982) Heat (1986) Photography & Advertisements

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.

Tootsie (1982), Farewell, My Lovely (1975), The Culpepper Cattle Co. (1972), March or Die (1977), Rafferty and the Gold Dust (1975), Man Woman and Child (1983), Death Valley (1982), Heat (1986). ALL (11) 11 posts Film (8) 8 posts Interview (2) 2 posts Article (0) 0 posts Photography (1) 1 post 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 (1982) Heat (1986) Tootsie (1982) Golden Globe award-winning Comedy film starring Dustin Hoffman & Jessica Lange. Golden Produced by Dick Richards. Farewell, My Lovely (1975) Film noir starring Robert Mitchum, Charlotte Rampling, and Sylvia Miles - winner Best Supporting Actress. Directed by Dick Richards. The Culpepper Cattle Co. (1972) Western film starring Gary Grimes, Billy Green Bush, Luke Askew. Nominated for WGA Award, Best Drama. Written and directed by Dick Richards. March or Die (1977) War epic film starring Gene Hackman, Catherine Deneuve, Terence Hill, Ian Holm. Written, directed and produced by Dick Richards. Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (1975) Comedy film starring Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman, Mackenzie Phillips and Harry Dean Stanton. Directed by Dick Richards. Man Woman and Child (1983) Drama film starring Martin Sheen, Blythe Danner. Winner, Young Artist Award, Best Young Supporting Actress. Directed by Dick Richards. Death Valley (1982) Horror film starring Paul LeMat, Catherine Hicks, Wilford Brimley, Peter Billingsley. Directed by Dick Richards. Heat (1986) Action Thriller film starring Burt Reynolds and Peter MacNicol. Written by William Goldman. Directed by Dick Richards & Jerry Jameson.