"Back to the Future," an imaginative comedy adventure presented by Steven Spielberg and directed by Robert Zemeckis, was produced by Bob Gale and Neil Canton from an original screenplay by Zemeckis and Gale. Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall serve as executive producers of the Universal release.

Did Steven Spielberg help make Back to the Future?

Steven Spielberg in 2018. He mentored Zemeckis and lent his experience and Hollywood studio clout to support the production of Back to the Future. Price opted not to green-light the second draft; although he liked it, he did not believe it would appeal to anyone else.

Who wrote Back to the Future?

Earlier in his career, Zemeckis co-wrote (with Bob Gale) and directed BACK TO THE FUTURE, which was the top-grossing release of 1985, and for which Zemeckis shared Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for Best Original Screen play.

What was Steven Spielberg's first job?

Spielberg's first professional job came when he was hired to direct a segments for the 1969 pilot episode of Night Gallery, written by Rod Serling and starring Joan Crawford.

What did Steven Spielberg do before he became a director?

As a teenager he was already making films at home; later he studied film studies at California State University in Long Beach. His short film "Amblin" impressed a studio boss so much in 1969 that Spielberg became the youngest director ever to receive a long-term contract from one of the major Hollywood studios.

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Who was originally supposed to be in Back to the Future?

January 10, 1985: Eric Stoltz was fired from Back to the Future after a month of filming, making way for Michael J. Fox to take over as Marty McFly. Stoltz's method acting and lack of comedic chops led to reservations from cast and crew, who felt he wasn't bringing the right energy to the role.

What inspired Back to the Future?

The inspiration for the film largely stems from Bob Gale, who discovered his father's high school yearbook and wondered whether he would have been friends with his father as a teenager. Robert Zemeckis pitched the idea to several companies.

What is the original story of the Back to the Future?

Summaries. Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown.

Who was the jerk in Back to the Future?

Biff Tannen is more the kind of jerk you love to hate. The comedic actor played several different versions of the iconic lunkhead (and his kin) across the Back to the Future trilogy.

What was Steven Spielberg rejected from?

8. Steven Spielberg. Amazingly Steven Spielberg was rejected from the University of Southern California School of Theatre, Film and Television 3 times. He did get accepted by another school but dropped out to pursue directing.

Did Steven Spielberg meet John Ford in real life?

“Where's the Horizon?!!!” When 15-year-old Steven Spielberg Met John Ford. It's a story with something of the complexity (and wit) of a Zen koan. Listen to Steven Spielberg recount his childhood meeting with his lifelong hero John Ford.

Who turned down the role of Marty McFly?

An Eric Stoltz Back to the Future role almost happened when he was cast as Marty McFly, the role that eventually went to Michael J Fox. Stoltz's time playing Marty McFly was cut short, partially due to his interpretation of the Back to the Future ending as a tragedy.

Why didn t Ralph Macchio play Marty McFly?

In a conversation with Yahoo, Macchio revealed that he auditioned for the role of Marty in Back to the Future. The actor also disclosed the reason that he didn't end up getting the part, which unfortunately hinged on his accent not being 'all-American' enough.

What happened to the actor who played Marty in Back to the Future?

After his diagnosis, Fox began drinking heavily and grew depressed. He eventually sought help and stopped drinking altogether. He went public with his Parkinson's disease in 1998, and has become a strong advocate for Parkinson's disease research.

What movie did Steven Spielberg win best director for?

"Schindler's List" (1994) earned him best director and best picture.

What was Steven Spielberg's first 10 movies?

What did Steven Spielberg fail before success?

Steven Spielberg got rejected from film school ... three times. Steven Spielberg was rejected from the University of Southern California School of Theater, Film and Television three times. He eventually attended another school, only to drop out and become a director before finishing.

What movies did Steven Spielberg turn down?

Is Steven Spielberg Religion?

Spielberg has been raised in the Jewish faith since his childhood, as his grandparents had immigrated to the United States from Ukraine. As a child who lived in New Jersey, Arizona, and California, Spielberg experienced the ugliness of antisemitism during his youth.