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Mark L. Lester

Director, writer and producer Mark L. Lester has created high-action films throughout his career, including some of the world's biggest box office draws. His directorial expertise has garnered praise for such films as Arnold Schwarzenegger's box-office mega-hit Commando (1985), Stephen King's supernatural thriller Firestarter (1984) with Drew ... See full bio »
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Known For

White Rush
White Rush Producer
(2003)
Commando
Commando Director
(1985)
Class of 1984
Class of 1984 Producer
(1982)
Pterodactyl
Pterodactyl Producer
(2005)
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 2018 Social Animals (producer) (post-production)
 2018 Taipei (producer) (post-production)
 2015 Toxin (executive producer)
 2014 Dragons of Camelot (producer)
 2013 Poseidon Rex (producer)
 2013 Jurassic Attack (executive producer)
 2012 Dragon Wasps (TV Movie) (executive producer)
 2012 Sand Sharks (producer)
 2011 Jabberwock (TV Movie) (producer)
 2011 Sinbad and the Minotaur (TV Movie) (producer)
 2010 Groupie (executive producer) / (producer)
 2009 Beauty and the Beast (producer)
 2008 Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon (TV Movie) (executive producer)
 2007 Wraiths of Roanoke (TV Movie) (producer)
 2006 Day of Wrath (executive producer)
 2005 Pterodactyl (producer)
 2003 White Rush (producer)
 2003 Stealing Candy (producer)
 2003 Betrayal (producer)
 2002 The Wisher (executive producer - as Mark Lester)
 2001/II Bad Karma (executive producer)
 2001 Instinct to Kill (executive producer)
 2001 Devil's Prey (producer)
 2000 Guilty as Charged (TV Movie) (producer)
 2000 Sacrifice (TV Movie) (producer)
 2000 Blowback (producer)
 1999 Hitman's Run (producer)
 1999 The Base (Video) (producer)
 1997 Misbegotten (producer)
 1997 Double Take (producer)
 1996 The Ex (producer)
 1996 Public Enemies (Video) (producer)
 1995 Night of the Running Man (producer)
 1991 Showdown in Little Tokyo (producer)
 1990 Class of 1999 (producer)
 1982 Class of 1984 (executive producer - as Mark Lester)
 1981 The Funhouse (executive producer)
 1976 Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw (producer)
 1975 White House Madness (producer)
 1974 Truck Stop Women (producer)
 1973 Steel Arena (producer)
 1971 Twilight of the Mayas (producer)
 1971 Tricia's Wedding (Short) (producer)
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Came up with the story for "Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)

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