Director 80 years old

David S. Ward

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

David Schad Ward (born October 25, 1945) is an American screenwriter and film director. He was nominated for two Academy Awards for his screenplays for the films The Sting (1973) and Sleepless in Seattle (1993), winning for the former. He was also nominated for a British... Read full bio →

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Down Periscope

David S. Ward 1996 1h 32m 6.1

Lt. Cmdr. Tom Dodge is assigned as Captain to the USS Stingray, an old diesel driven submarine that has seen better days. With a crew that consists only of weirdo's, he's headed against the atomic powered USS Orlando, with the mission to destroy a dummy battleship.

Major League II

David S. Ward 1994 1h 45m 5.5

After losing in the ALCS the year before, the Cleveland Indians are determined to make it into the World Series this time! However, they first have to contend with Rachel Phelps again when she buys back the team.

King Ralph

David S. Ward 1991 1h 37m 4.8

As the only relative in line to ascend the Royal throne, a down-on-his-luck American slob must learn the ways of the English.

Major League

David S. Ward 1989 1h 47m 7.2

When Rachel Phelps inherits the Cleveland Indians from her deceased husband, she's determined to move the team to a warmer climate—but only a losing season will make that possible, which should be easy given the misfits she's hired. Rachel is sure her dream will come true, but she underestimates their will to succeed.

Cannery Row

David S. Ward 1982 2h

Monterey, California in the 1940's. Cannery Row - the section of town where the now closed fish canneries are located - is inhabited primarily by the down and out, although many would not move away even if they could.