Richard Marquand

Distinguished for his vivid storytelling, Richard Marquand was a prominent British director born in 1937 in Cardiff, Wales. He was active in the film industry from 1963 to 1987, mostly working in the genres of drama, thriller, and science fiction, with his most recognized films being "Return of the Jedi" from the Star Wars saga and the thriller "Jagged Edge". Despite not having won major film festival awards, Marquand was known for his ability to handle both intimate character studies and large-scale action sequences with equal finesse. Richard Marquand, a humble maestro of the lens, always managed to infuse his films with a human touch that transcended the boundaries of genre.