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J.D. Shapiro

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J.D. Shapiro

Born March 18, 1969 · USA (age 57)

Jake David Shapiro (born March 18, 1969) is an American filmmaker and stand-up comedian. Shapiro is best known as the original screenwriter of the film Robin Hood: Men in Tights and for writing the screenplay adaptation of L. Ron Hubbard's novel Battlefield Earth. Battlefield Earth won more Golden Raspberry Awards than any other film up to that point, and Shapiro accepted the dubious award in per…

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Robin Hood: Men in TightsRobin Hood: Men in Tights · 1993
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
★ 6.61993
MovieComedy
Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.
Battlefield EarthBattlefield Earth · 2000
Battlefield Earth
★ 3.32000
MovieScience FictionAction
In the year 3000, man is no match for the Psychlos, a greedy, manipulative race of aliens on a quest for ultimate profit. Led by the powerful Terl, the Psychlos are stripping Earth clean of its natural resources, using the broken remnants of humanity as slaves. What is left of the human race has descended into a near primitive state. After being captured, it is up to Tyler to save mankind.
We Married MargoWe Married Margo · 2000
We Married Margo
★ 5.32000
MovieComedy
Based on a true story (written by and starring the two dingbats who lived it). It's about two men who both used to be married to the same woman. Now divorced from her, they move in together to try to straighten out their lives, and end up driving each other crazy.
PuckedPucked · 2006
Pucked
★ 4.12006
MovieComedy
Frank Hopper is a former lawyer, long-term loser and constant dreamer - and frankly, probably just not all that bright. When he receives a credit card in the mail, he believes he's hit the jackpot. It's not long before he's working his way toward financing his dream - an all-woman hockey team. He's also put himself in debt to the tune of more than $300,000. Naturally, he winds up in court when his plan backfires
The Best Thanksgiving EverThe Best Thanksgiving Ever · 2016
The Best Thanksgiving Ever
★ 1.52016
MovieComedy
When Kevin is witness to the holiday heartbreak of his life, Brad and friends come to the rescue with a disastrous guys night out.

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