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Richard Stanley

1966 - Today

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Richard Stanley is a South African filmmaker, known for his work in the horror genre. He began his career making short films and music videos, and subsequently directed the feature films Hardware (1990) and Dust Devil (1992). He was the original director of The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996), but was fired early into principal photography due to creative differences, an episode recounted in the 2014 documentary Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Richard Stanley is the 2,014th most popular film director, the 328th most popular biography from South Africa and the 7th most popular South African Film Director.

Richard Stanley is a South African filmmaker best known for directing the cult classic horror film "Hardware" (1990) and the ill-fated adaptation of H.G. Wells' "The Island of Doctor Moreau" (1996). His work often blends elements of science fiction and horror, showcasing his unique vision and style.

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Among FILM DIRECTORS

Among film directors, Richard Stanley ranks 2,013 out of 2,041. Before him are Andrew Fleming, Michael Almereyda, Derek Kolstad, Dan Trachtenberg, and Prakash Jha. After him are Ben Wheatley, Mati Diop, David Michôd, Linus Sandgren, Theodore Melfi, Kiran Rao, and Evan Goldberg.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1966, Richard Stanley ranks 959. Before him are Martha McSally, Bruno Carabetta, Markus Gandler, Dana Barron, Eric Melvin, and Ralph Santolla. After him are Zsolt Érsek, Rahzel, Juliet Aubrey, Ute Schell, Yasutaka Yoshida, and Maddie Taylor.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Richard Stanley ranks 328 out of 454. Before him are Frantz Kruger (1975), Tony Leon (1956), Christo van Rensburg (1962), Kevin Shirley (1960), Katlego Mphela (1984), and Natalie Grandin (1981). After him are Ernie Els (1969), Faf du Plessis (1984), David Pocock (1988), Alice Phoebe Lou (1993), Wesley Moodie (1979), and Shaun Bartlett (1972).

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In South Africa

Among film directors born in South Africa, Richard Stanley ranks 7. Before him are Jamie Uys (1921), Tosca Musk (1974), Gavin Hood (1963), Neill Blomkamp (1979), Roger Michell (1956), and Jonathan Liebesman (1976). After him are Wayne Kramer (1965).

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