Richard D. Zanuck

Producer

1934-12-13

Quotes by Richard D. Zanuck

• 'The Sound of Music' did more damage to the industry than any other picture. Everyone tried to copy it. We were the biggest offenders.

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• In the studios days, the public's perception of movie stars was much different, because the stars were so much less exposed. This made them seem more special, more unearthly. Today they're no longer perceived as different - they've become human, so to speak.

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• These last few years, working with Tim Burton, it's been the best time I've ever had.

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• It would have been impossible to get 'The Verdict' off the ground without Paul Newman obviously, but today without any star, kind of a dramatic piece would be very tough.

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