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William Dear
Director 81 years old

William Dear

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

William Dear (born November 30, 1944) is a Canadian-born American film and television director, producer and writer. He holds a degree in Art and Theater from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USA. He is known for directing the films Angels in the Outfield and Harry... Read full bio →

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9 titles
Midnight Stallion

Midnight Stallion

William Dear 2013 1h 37m

Fifteen year old Megan Shephard and her parents will do anything to save their struggling farm. When they discover a wild stallion in a nearby forest they begin to wonder if this could be the answer to their prayers.

The Sandlot 3

The Sandlot 3

William Dear 2007 1h 36m

A successful professional baseball player gets his ego in check when he travels back in time to his boyhood sandlot ball-playing days.

Simon Says

Simon Says

William Dear 2006 1h 27m 5.3

Five college friends choose to spend their vacation debauching at the riverside. They find the perfect place to camp out, but end up crossing paths with twin brothers, Simon and Stanley. The twins then begins to knock off the campers in some extremely creative (and extremely gruesome) ways.

School of Life

School of Life

William Dear 2005 1h 51m 6.0

At Fallbrook Middle School, the annual student-elected Teacher of the Year award is held. And every year for the last 43 years Norman Warner or most fondly called Stormin' Norman Warner has won the award.

Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

William Dear 1994 1h 43m 5.0

Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger's favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins the pennant. The problem is that the Angels are in last place, so Roger prays for help to turn the team around. Sure enough, his prayers are answered in the form of angel Al.

If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

William Dear 1991 1h 28m

Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is beseiged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him.

Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

William Dear 1987 1h 50m 5.1

Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot". They think it's dead so they decide to take it home (there could be some money in this). As you guessed, it isn't dead.

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

William Dear 1982 1h 33m 5.0

Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's forced to outfox the gangsters and give in to the seductions of a gorgeous local lady.

Northville Cemetery Massacre

Northville Cemetery Massacre

William Dear, Thomas L. Dyke 1976 1h 23m 5.0

Mayhem starts when a gang of bikers is accused of a sadistic rape in a small town.

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