William Dear

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William Dear

Born November 30, 1944 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada (age 81)

William Dear (born November 30, 1944) is a Canadian-born American film and television director, producer and writer. He holds a degree in Art and Theater from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USA. He is known for directing the films Angels in the Outfield and Harry and the Hendersons.

Known For

Harry and the HendersonsHarry and the Hendersons · 1987
Harry and the Hendersons
6.11987
MovieComedyFamily
Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot". They think it's dead so they decide to take it home (there could be some money in this). As you guessed, it isn't dead. Far from being the ferocious monster they fear "Harry" to be, he's a friendly giant.
DarkmanDarkman · 1990
Darkman
6.41990
MovieActionScience Fiction
Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with a former love.
The RocketeerThe Rocketeer · 1991
The Rocketeer
6.51991
MovieAdventureScience Fiction
A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.
Angels in the OutfieldAngels in the Outfield · 1994
Angels in the Outfield
6.01994
MovieComedyFamily
Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger's favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins the pennant. The problem is that the Angels are in last place, so Roger prays for help to turn the team around. Sure enough, his prayers are answered in the form of angel Al.
HardcoreHardcore · 1979
Hardcore
6.81979
MovieDramaCrime
A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in search of his runaway teenage daughter who’s making hardcore films in the pits of Los Angeles.
The Perfect GameThe Perfect Game · 2009
The Perfect Game
7.32009
MovieDramaFamily
Based on a true story, a group of boys from Monterrey, Mexico who become the first non-U.S. team to win the Little League World Series.
Simon SaysSimon Says · 2007
Simon Says
5.02007
MovieHorrorThriller
Five college friends choose to spend their vacation debauching at the riverside. They find the perfect place to camp out, but end up crossing paths with twin brothers, Simon and Stanley. The twins then begins to knock off the campers in some extremely creative (and extremely gruesome) ways.
Blue CollarBlue Collar · 1978
Blue Collar
7.31978
MovieDramaCrime
Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man's end, three auto assembly line workers hatch a plan to rob a safe at union headquarters.

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