Zemeckis, Robert 1952-
Overview
| Works: | 579 works in 3,032 publications in 16 languages and 60,074 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Action and adventure films Comedy films Animated films Science fiction films Children's films Juvenile works Thrillers (Motion pictures) Fantasy films |
| Roles: | Director, Producer, Author of screenplay, Author, fmd, Scenarist, Restager , Conceptor, Performer, Film editor, Bibliographic antecedent, Other, Interviewee, Contributor, Composer |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Robert Zemeckis
- The cinema of Robert Zemeckis by Norman Kagan( Book )
- First works( Visual )
- Robert Zemeckis 108 success facts : everything you need to know by Dennis Diaz( )
- Il fantacinema di Robert Zemeckis by Antonio Tedesco( Book )
- Robert Zemeckis : verso lo sguardo del cinema e oltre by Andrea Fontana( Book )
- Il cinema di Robert Zemeckis by Andrea Mancini( Book )
- Robert Zemeckis( Book )
- Robert Zemeckis( )
- The films of Robert Zemeckis( Visual )
- Moviescapes : the cinematic worlds of Steven Spielberg & Bob Zemeckis by Rick Carter( Book )
- The directors( Visual )
- Rick Carter Collection by Rick Carter( )
- Filmscapes : a journey with Steven Spielberg & Bob Zemeckis, 1989-2001 by Rick Carter( Book )
- Zemeckis, Robert( )
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Most widely held works by
Robert Zemeckis
Forrest Gump by
Robert Zemeckis(
Visual
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298 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in 12 languages and held by 5,327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story follows the life of low I.Q. Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) and his meeting with the love of his life Jenny. The film chronicles his accidental experiences with some of the most important people and events in America from the late 1950's through the 1970's including a meeting with Elvis Presley, JFK, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, fighting in Vietnam, et cetera The problem is, he doesn't realize the significance of his actions. Forrest becomes representative of the baby boomer generation having walked through life blindly
298 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in 12 languages and held by 5,327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story follows the life of low I.Q. Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) and his meeting with the love of his life Jenny. The film chronicles his accidental experiences with some of the most important people and events in America from the late 1950's through the 1970's including a meeting with Elvis Presley, JFK, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, fighting in Vietnam, et cetera The problem is, he doesn't realize the significance of his actions. Forrest becomes representative of the baby boomer generation having walked through life blindly
The Polar Express by
Robert Zemeckis(
Visual
)
108 editions published between 2004 and 2017 in 10 languages and held by 4,873 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billy longs to believe in Santa Claus, but he finds it quite difficult to do so. His family has a dogged insistence that all of it, from the North Pole, to the elves, to Santa himself, is all just a myth. This all changes, however, on Christmas Eve, when a mysterious train visits Billy in the middle of the night, promising to take him and a group of other lucky children to the North Pole for a visit with Santa. The train's conductor, along with the other passengers help turn Billy's crisis of faith into a journey of self-discovery
108 editions published between 2004 and 2017 in 10 languages and held by 4,873 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billy longs to believe in Santa Claus, but he finds it quite difficult to do so. His family has a dogged insistence that all of it, from the North Pole, to the elves, to Santa himself, is all just a myth. This all changes, however, on Christmas Eve, when a mysterious train visits Billy in the middle of the night, promising to take him and a group of other lucky children to the North Pole for a visit with Santa. The train's conductor, along with the other passengers help turn Billy's crisis of faith into a journey of self-discovery
Back to the future by
Robert Zemeckis(
Visual
)
266 editions published between 1984 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 4,054 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's the mid-80's, and Marty McFly is your average 17-year-old slacker who happens to be friends with an inventor, Doc Brown. Doc's latest invention is a time machine, that ends up transporting Marty back to 1955 where he must bring his parents together so that he will exist when he gets back to his own time
266 editions published between 1984 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 4,054 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's the mid-80's, and Marty McFly is your average 17-year-old slacker who happens to be friends with an inventor, Doc Brown. Doc's latest invention is a time machine, that ends up transporting Marty back to 1955 where he must bring his parents together so that he will exist when he gets back to his own time
Cast away by
Robert Zemeckis(
Visual
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192 editions published between 2000 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 3,908 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chuck Noland, a FedEx systems engineer, finds his ruled-by-the-clock existence ended when a harrowing plane crash leaves him isolated on a remote island. As Chuck struggles to survive, he finds that his own personal journey has only just begun
192 editions published between 2000 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 3,908 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chuck Noland, a FedEx systems engineer, finds his ruled-by-the-clock existence ended when a harrowing plane crash leaves him isolated on a remote island. As Chuck struggles to survive, he finds that his own personal journey has only just begun
Who framed Roger Rabbit by
Bob Hoskins(
Visual
)
136 editions published between 1987 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The hapless Roger Rabbit is framed for the murder of Marvin Acme, who was photographed "playing patticake" with Roger's wife Jessica. The mixed live and animated action takes place in Hollywood and next-door "Toontown," where humans and "Toons" co-exist
136 editions published between 1987 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The hapless Roger Rabbit is framed for the murder of Marvin Acme, who was photographed "playing patticake" with Roger's wife Jessica. The mixed live and animated action takes place in Hollywood and next-door "Toontown," where humans and "Toons" co-exist
Flight by
Robert Zemeckis(
Visual
)
80 editions published between 2012 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,802 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A seasoned airline pilot miraculously crash lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault and what really happened on the plane
80 editions published between 2012 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,802 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A seasoned airline pilot miraculously crash lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault and what really happened on the plane
Contact by
Robert Zemeckis(
Visual
)
123 editions published between 1997 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 2,651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Astronomer Dr. Ellie Arroway (Foster) receives an encrypted message, apparently from a solar system many light-years away
123 editions published between 1997 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 2,651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Astronomer Dr. Ellie Arroway (Foster) receives an encrypted message, apparently from a solar system many light-years away
Beowulf by
Robert Zemeckis(
Visual
)
86 editions published between 2007 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 2,468 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother, who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle resonate throughout the ages
86 editions published between 2007 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 2,468 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother, who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle resonate throughout the ages
Disney's a Christmas carol by
Charles Dickens(
Visual
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58 editions published between 2006 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ebenezer Scrooge begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk and his cheery nephew. But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it's too late
58 editions published between 2006 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ebenezer Scrooge begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk and his cheery nephew. But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it's too late
Romancing the stone by
Robert Zemeckis(
Visual
)
74 editions published between 1984 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A romance writer, seeking her kidnapped sister in South America, experiences the adventures of a story-book heroine when aided by a rugged jungle hunter
74 editions published between 1984 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A romance writer, seeking her kidnapped sister in South America, experiences the adventures of a story-book heroine when aided by a rugged jungle hunter
Allied by
Robert Zemeckis(
Visual
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38 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,949 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of intelligence officer Max Vatan, who in 1942 North Africa encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of the war
38 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,949 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of intelligence officer Max Vatan, who in 1942 North Africa encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of the war
Back to the future part II by
Robert Zemeckis(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 1989 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,848 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Doc Brown has decided to live in the Old West of the 1880's. But when he's in danger of meeting an untimely end, Marty travels back into the past to rescue him. There's just one problem: Doc is so smitten by a schoolteacher that he's become distracted. Now, it's up to Marty to keep Doc out of trouble, get the DeLorean running, and put the past, present and future on track so they can all get back to where and when they belong
42 editions published between 1989 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,848 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Doc Brown has decided to live in the Old West of the 1880's. But when he's in danger of meeting an untimely end, Marty travels back into the past to rescue him. There's just one problem: Doc is so smitten by a schoolteacher that he's become distracted. Now, it's up to Marty to keep Doc out of trouble, get the DeLorean running, and put the past, present and future on track so they can all get back to where and when they belong
The walk by
Robert Zemeckis(
Visual
)
51 editions published between 2015 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1974, Philippe Petit assembled a team to help him achieve his dream of walking between the World Trade Center towers
51 editions published between 2015 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1974, Philippe Petit assembled a team to help him achieve his dream of walking between the World Trade Center towers
What lies beneath by
Robert Zemeckis(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,574 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Claire Spencer begins seeing ghostly images and hearing mysterious voices in her home, her husband Norman suspects it is just her imagination, until the images turn real
41 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,574 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Claire Spencer begins seeing ghostly images and hearing mysterious voices in her home, her husband Norman suspects it is just her imagination, until the images turn real
Mars needs moms by
Berke Breathed(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and held by 1,375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy named Milo gains a deeper appreciation for his mom after Martians come to Earth to take her away
13 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and held by 1,375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy named Milo gains a deeper appreciation for his mom after Martians come to Earth to take her away
Back to the future : the complete trilogy(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and held by 1,288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Back to the Future part III: Doc Brown has decided to live in the Old West of the 1880's. But when he's in danger of meeting an untimely end, Marty travels back into the past to rescue him. There's just one problem: Doc is so smitten by a schoolteacher that he's become distracted. Now, it's up to Marty to keep Doc out of trouble, get the DeLorean running, and put the past, present and future on track so they can all get back to where and when they belong
19 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and held by 1,288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Back to the Future part III: Doc Brown has decided to live in the Old West of the 1880's. But when he's in danger of meeting an untimely end, Marty travels back into the past to rescue him. There's just one problem: Doc is so smitten by a schoolteacher that he's become distracted. Now, it's up to Marty to keep Doc out of trouble, get the DeLorean running, and put the past, present and future on track so they can all get back to where and when they belong
Gothika by
Mathieu Kassovitz(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 2003 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,257 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dr. Miranda Grey is a clinical psychologist who works alongside her husband, Doug, in the mental ward of a top security prison, where Miranda has been devoting much of her attention to a clever but deeply disturbed murderer named Chloe. One night, Miranda has a hideous nightmare in which a chance meeting with a strange young girl. Once she wakes, however, Miranda discovers that the real horror has just begun
28 editions published between 2003 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,257 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dr. Miranda Grey is a clinical psychologist who works alongside her husband, Doug, in the mental ward of a top security prison, where Miranda has been devoting much of her attention to a clever but deeply disturbed murderer named Chloe. One night, Miranda has a hideous nightmare in which a chance meeting with a strange young girl. Once she wakes, however, Miranda discovers that the real horror has just begun
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio(
Visual
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2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the true story of Evelyn Ryan. Offers a revealing study of the housewife's plight during the Eisenhower era, along with an inspiring tale of tenacity and survival against formidable odds. Evelyn is a cheerfully strong-willed mother of ten who compensates for the failings of her alcoholic husband by becoming the most successful "contester" in the country. Between the mid-1950s and the early '60s, Evelyn submitted cleverly worded poems, jingles, and slogans in corporate sponsored contests. Winning everything from palm trees and pogo-sticks to sports cars and cash, she somehow mangages to hold the financially desperate family together with happy smiles and a rock-solid defiance
2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the true story of Evelyn Ryan. Offers a revealing study of the housewife's plight during the Eisenhower era, along with an inspiring tale of tenacity and survival against formidable odds. Evelyn is a cheerfully strong-willed mother of ten who compensates for the failings of her alcoholic husband by becoming the most successful "contester" in the country. Between the mid-1950s and the early '60s, Evelyn submitted cleverly worded poems, jingles, and slogans in corporate sponsored contests. Winning everything from palm trees and pogo-sticks to sports cars and cash, she somehow mangages to hold the financially desperate family together with happy smiles and a rock-solid defiance
1941 by
Steven Spielberg(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 1979 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 932 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This comedy is set in Los Angeles days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, when the fear of a Japanese invasion hung over the city
36 editions published between 1979 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 932 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This comedy is set in Los Angeles days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, when the fear of a Japanese invasion hung over the city
Death Becomes Her by
Robert Zemeckis(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1992 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 930 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dark comedy about greed, vanity, sex, immortality, life--and death. A writer named Helen decides to take revenge on her actress friend Madeline after she steals her fiance Ernest. When Helen and Madeline both take a serum that gives them eternal life, their hatred for one another ends as they both plot to kill Ernest
37 editions published between 1992 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 930 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dark comedy about greed, vanity, sex, immortality, life--and death. A writer named Helen decides to take revenge on her actress friend Madeline after she steals her fiance Ernest. When Helen and Madeline both take a serum that gives them eternal life, their hatred for one another ends as they both plot to kill Ernest
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Related Identities
- Silvestri, Alan Performer Musician Conductor Author Contributor Recording engineer Instrumentalist Composer
- Starkey, Steve Producer
- ImageMovers (Firm) Producer
- Hanks, Tom Other Interviewee Performer Producer Author Contributor Actor Narrator
- Wright, Robin 1966- Interviewee Performer Author Contributor Actor
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Lloyd, Christopher 1938- Other Interviewee Performer Contributor Actor
- Fox, Michael J. 1961- Interviewee Performer Author Contributor Actor
- Rapke, Jack Producer
- Burgess, Don 1956- Other Cinematographer Illustrator Videographer Photographer
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Aerialists Africa, North Aircraft accidents--Investigation Air pilots Airplane crash survival Alcoholism Arctic Ocean--North Pole Astronomers Avarice Belief and doubt Beowulf Beowulf,--King of the Geats Brown, Emmett (Fictitious character) Cartoon characters Castaways Demonology Drug abuse Families Fiction films Forrest Gump (Groom, Winston) France Generosity Groom, Winston, Heroes Human-alien encounters Inventors Life on other planets Love Man-woman relationships McFly, Marty--(Fictitious character) Military campaigns Mothers New York (State)--New York Passenger trains People with mental disabilities Petit, Philippe, Rabbits Redemption Scrooge, Ebenezer Spies Spirits Teenage boys Tightrope walking Time travel Underground movements, War United States Van Allsburg, Chris World Trade Center (New York, N.Y. : 1970-2001) World War (1939-1945) Young men
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Lee Zemeckis, Robert 1951-
Robert Zemeckis Amerikaans filmregisseur
Robert Zemeckis amerikansk filmregissör, filmproducent och manusförfattare
Robert Zemeckis cinéaste américain
Robert Zemeckis litván származású amerikai producer, rendező, forgatókönyvíró
Robert Zemeckis pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
Robert Zemeckis regista, sceneggiatore e produttore cinematografico statunitense
Robert Zemeckis reżyser i pisarz amerykański
Robert Zemeckis US-amerikanischer Regisseur und Filmproduzent
Robert Zemekis
Robertas Zemeckis
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Zemeckis, Robert Lee 1951-
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זאמקיס, רוברט, 1952-
רוברט זמקיס
רוברט זמקיס במאי אמריקאי
رابرت زمکیس فیلمنامهنویس، تهیهکننده، و کارگردان آمریکایی
روبرت زيميكس
रॉबर्ट झेमेकिस
রবার্ট জেমেকিস
โรเบิร์ต เซเม็กคิส
რობერტ ზემეკისი
로버트 저메키스
저메키스, 로버트 1952-
저멕키스, 로버트 1952-
제메키스, 로버트 1952-
제멕키스, 로버트 1952-
ゼメキス, ロバート
ロバート・ゼメキス
罗伯特·泽米吉斯
羅勃·辛密克斯
羅拔·湛米基斯
羅拔·湛米基斯 美國電影導演，製片人和編劇
羅拔湛米基斯
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