David Giler

David Giler

David Giler (July 23, 1943 – December 19, 2020) was an American filmmaker who has been active in the motion picture industry since the early 1960s. He started his career as a writer, providing scripts for television programs such as Kraft Suspense Theatre and The Man from U.N.C.L.E.. He then moved to screenplays in the 70's, helping to write films such as The Parallax View and the original version of Fun With Dick and Jane. He produced his first film in 1970, the critically reviled Myra Breckinridge, an adaptation of Gore Vidal's controversial novel (he also co-wrote the film with director Michael Sarne). He helped Walter Hill produce the legendary horror thriller Alien in 1979, and it is for this film that he is probably best remembered. He and Hill became embroiled in a much-publicized behind-the-scenes fight with Alien's original writer, Dan O'Bannon, over who was to receive screenplay credit. Giler and Hill claim that they completely rewrote the script from top to bottom, and therefore they wanted to relegate O'Bannon to a "story by" credit only. O'Bannon claims that they did little more than change the names of the characters and dialogue, and felt that the two were trying to bully him out of the more prestigious screenplay credit. As evidenced by the interviews on the supplemental DVD features, the two parties were extremely antagonistic when it comes to this topic (O'Bannon has since died), though O'Bannon was the only one to receive credit for the screenplay in the final film. The various drafts can be found online, allowing audiences to decide for themselves. Giler worked with Hill on several more projects, including the continuation of the Alien franchise. The two were responsible for the final and very controversial rewrite of the Alien 3 story which killed off the Bishop, Hicks and Newt characters from Aliens. Some of the films that he wrote during this period include The Money Pit, Southern Comfort, and an uncredited rewrite for Beverly Hills Cop II. He also directed one film, The Black Bird (1975). Description above from the Wikipedia article David Giler, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.    

  • Title: David Giler
  • Popularity: 3.158
  • Known For: Production
  • Birthday: 1943-07-23
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York
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David Giler Movies

  • 2003
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    Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

    Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

    7.7 2003 HD

    The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail. Many interviews with the cast...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David Giler

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  • 2003
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    Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'

    Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'

    7.5 2003 HD

    This feature-length documentary, made especially for the 2003 Aliens (1986) DVD release, is incredibly informative with all its interviews with both...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: James Cameron

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  • 2003
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    One Step Beyond: Making 'Alien: Resurrection'

    One Step Beyond: Making 'Alien: Resurrection'

    6.8 2003 HD

    The making of Alien Resurrection (1997) is covered in this feature-length documentary, created for the film's 2003 DVD release. The cast and crew...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

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  • 2003
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    The Beast Within: Making Alien

    The Beast Within: Making Alien

    8.2 2003 HD

    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Alien,” the terrifying classic about a spaceship crew trapped with a hideous monster that's...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Ridley Scott

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  • 1975
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    The Black Bird

    The Black Bird

    4.9 1975 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: George Segal

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  • 1979
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    Alien

    Alien

    8.15 1979 HD

    Genre: Horror

    Cast: Sigourney Weaver

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  • 2004
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    AVP: Alien vs. Predator

    AVP: Alien vs. Predator

    5.906 2004 HD

    Genre: Adventure

    Cast: Sanaa Lathan

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  • 2007
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    Aliens vs Predator: Requiem

    Aliens vs Predator: Requiem

    5.2 2007 HD

    Genre: Fantasy

    Cast: Steven Pasquale

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  • 1986
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    The Money Pit

    The Money Pit

    6.5 1986 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Tom Hanks

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  • 1981
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    Southern Comfort

    Southern Comfort

    7 1981 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Keith Carradine

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  • 1994
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    Roadracers

    Roadracers

    5.8 1994 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: David Arquette

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  • 1997
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    Alien Resurrection

    Alien Resurrection

    6.141 1997 HD

    Genre: Science Fiction

    Cast: Sigourney Weaver

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  • 1992
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    Alien³

    Alien³

    6.4 1992 HD

    Genre: Science Fiction

    Cast: Sigourney Weaver

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  • 2012
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    Prometheus

    Prometheus

    6.547 2012 HD

    Genre: Science Fiction

    Cast: Noomi Rapace

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  • 1995
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    Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight

    Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight

    6.8 1995 HD

    Genre: Horror

    Cast: Billy Zane

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  • 2017
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    Alien: Covenant

    Alien: Covenant

    6.101 2017 HD

    Genre: Science Fiction

    Cast: Michael Fassbender

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  • 1992
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    Two-Fisted Tales

    Two-Fisted Tales

    4.6 1992 HD

    Genre: War

    Cast: Brad Pitt

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  • 1995
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    W.E.I.R.D. World

    W.E.I.R.D. World

    3.5 1995 HD

    Genre: TV Movie

    Cast: Dana Ashbrook

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  • 1996
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    Bordello of Blood

    Bordello of Blood

    5.9 1996 HD

    Genre: Horror

    Cast: Dennis Miller

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  • 2002
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    Ritual

    Ritual

    4.5 2002 HD

    Genre: Horror

    Cast: Jennifer Grey

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  • 1986
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    Aliens

    Aliens

    7.935 1986 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Sigourney Weaver

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  • 1985
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    Rustlers' Rhapsody

    Rustlers' Rhapsody

    5.5 1985 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Tom Berenger

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  • 2002
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    Undisputed

    Undisputed

    6.515 2002 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Wesley Snipes

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  • 2017
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    Alien: Covenant - Prologue: The Crossing

    Alien: Covenant - Prologue: The Crossing

    6.4 2017 HD

    Genre: Horror

    Cast: Michael Fassbender

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  • 1970
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    Myra Breckinridge

    Myra Breckinridge

    4.4 1970 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Raquel Welch

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  • 1994
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    Dragstrip Girl

    Dragstrip Girl

    2.5 1994 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Mark Dacascos

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  • 1994
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    Girls in Prison

    Girls in Prison

    4.5 1994 HD

    Genre: Crime

    Cast: Anne Heche

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  • 1994
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    Runaway Daughters

    Runaway Daughters

    6 1994 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Julie Bowen

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  • 1989
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    Let It Ride

    Let It Ride

    6.3 1989 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Richard Dreyfuss

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  • 1986
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    The Money Pit

    The Money Pit

    6.5 1986 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Tom Hanks

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  • 1992
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    Alien³

    Alien³

    6.4 1992 HD

    Genre: Science Fiction

    Cast: Sigourney Weaver

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  • 1981
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    Southern Comfort

    Southern Comfort

    7 1981 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Keith Carradine

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  • 2002
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    Undisputed

    Undisputed

    6.515 2002 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Wesley Snipes

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  • 1977
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    Fun with Dick and Jane

    Fun with Dick and Jane

    6.5 1977 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: George Segal

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  • 1970
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    Myra Breckinridge

    Myra Breckinridge

    4.4 1970 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Raquel Welch

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  • 1986
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    Aliens

    Aliens

    7.935 1986 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Sigourney Weaver

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  • 1975
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    The Black Bird

    The Black Bird

    4.9 1975 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: George Segal

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  • 1974
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    The Parallax View

    The Parallax View

    6.8 1974 HD

    Genre: Crime

    Cast: Warren Beatty

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  • 1996
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    8 1996 HD

    Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: John Kassir

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  • 1997
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    5.7 1997 HD

    Perversions of Science is a science fiction/horror television series that ran on the cable channel HBO for one season in 1997. It is a spin-off of...

    Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

    Cast: Maureen Teefy

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