Menahem Golan

Born: 1929-05-31

Birthplace: Tiberias, Palestine [now Israel]

Biography

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Menahem Golan (born 31 October, 1929 - died 8 August, 2014) was an Israeli director and producer. He has produced movies for such stars as Sean Connery, Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Charles Bronson, and was known for a period as a producer of comic book-style movies like Masters of the Universe, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, Captain America, and his aborted attempt to bring Spider-Man to the silver screen. Using the pen name of Joseph Goldman, Golan also wrote and "polished" film scripts. He was co-owner of Golan-Globus with his cousin Yoram Globus.

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Known For

Masters of the Universe
Bloodsport
Cobra
Over the Top
Déjà Vu
Lifeforce
Maria's Lovers
Night of the Living Dead
Cyborg
The Delta Force

Top Movie Credits

Masters of the Universe Producer
Bloodsport Producer
Cobra Producer
Over the Top Director
Déjà Vu Producer
Lifeforce Producer
Maria's Lovers Executive Producer
Night of the Living Dead Executive Producer
Cyborg Producer
The Delta Force Producer