Rupert Hitzig, a highly accomplished and celebrated producer and director, made his grand entrance into this world on August 15, 1938, thus commencing a professional journey that would eventually span numerous decades and leave an enduring and profound impact on the film industry, a testament to his remarkable talent and dedication. His extensive and impressive body of work encompasses some of the most iconic, influential, and beloved movies of the 1980s, including the groundbreaking and commercially successful thriller Jaws 3-D, which was released in 1983 and sent shockwaves throughout the cinematic world, as well as the cult classic The Last Dragon, which premiered in 1985 and has since become a staple of 1980s pop culture, and the eerie, suspenseful, and thought-provoking Wolfen, which was unleashed upon the world in 1981 and continues to captivate audiences to this very day.
Personal Details
BornAug 15, 1938
Biography
Career
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1973

Electra Glide in Blue as Story
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Birds of Prey as Story
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1998

Nowhere Land as Director
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1994

Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart as Director
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1990

Backstreet Dreams as Director
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1989

Night Visitor as Director