Name: Paul Schrader
Date of Birth: 22 July 1946 Brother of Leonard Schrader. Credits movie critic Pauline Kael with helping start up his career by writing him a recommendation to film school. Originally directed Exorcist: The Beginning (2004), but his final print was rejected for not being gory enough. He was fired and replaced by Renny Harlin, who re-shot almost 90% of the film. Schrader receives no credit in the final film. However, Morgan Creek Pictures did a limited release of the original version of the movie, Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005) in May 20, 2005. The DVD was released in October 25, 2005. ... Has a daughter named Molly and a son named Sam with his wife Mary Beth Hurt. Brother-in-law of Chieko Schrader. Member of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival 1987. Grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Head of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival 2007. Being raised on Calvinist principles and severe parentage, he saw his first movie, The Nutty Professor (1963) at the age of 18. Was member of the dramatic jury at the Sundance Film Festival in 1998. Read more Paul Schrader movies (director)User Comments |
