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Roger Lindsey Donaldson ONZM (born 15 November 1945) is an Australian and New Zealand film director, screenwriter, and producer. His 1977 debut film, Sleeping Dogs, is considered landmark work of New Zealand cinema, as one of the country’s first films to attract large-scale critical and commercial success. [1]
Roger Donaldson is an Australian director, producer and writer, known for The World's Fastest Indian, No Way Out and Species. IMDb provides his contact info, resume, credits, photos, videos, trivia and more.
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Roger Donaldson is an Australian-born director and producer of films such as The World's Fastest Indian, No Way Out and Species. He was born in 1945, married to Marliese Schneider and has four children.
- November 15, 1945
Roger Donaldson's modern spin on the dense, stylish suspense films of the 1940s features fine work from Gene Hackman and Sean Young, as well as the career-making performance that made Kevin Costner a star
Nov 15, 2023 · Renowned Kiwi filmmaker Roger Donaldson turned 78 today. Known for his versatile and impactful contributions to cinema, the accomplished director, producer, and screenwriter has left an indelible mark on the film industry not only in New Zealand, but around the World with his compelling storytelling and unique approach to filmmaking.
Apr 19, 2018 · The director of Sleeping Dogs, The Bank Job, Thirteen Days and more talks about his films, challenges and collaborations. He also reveals how he made his debut feature in New Zealand with limited resources and a lot of problem solving.
Roger Donaldson’s Sleeping Dogs has long been regarded as the first contemporary Aotearoa feature film, and as its half-century comes within range of a long lens, it’s remarkable how its ethos, style, and subject matter still inform New Zealand filmmaking.
