Richard Fleischer

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Richard Fleischer (1916–2006) was an American film director, son of animator Max Fleischer, known for genre films including 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Vikings, The Boston Strangler, Soylent Green and Conan the Destroyer.

Born 1916, died 2006. Son of animator Max Fleischer. American film director known for work across adventure, science fiction and crime drama genres, including the films listed above.

The single DeBaser review describes Conan il Distruttore as a more commercial, 'trashy' sequel that sacrifices the epic tone of its predecessor for farce. The reviewer praises Arnold Schwarzenegger and Basil Poledouris's score while criticizing some performances (notably Olivia D'Abo) and the film's clownish moments. Overall recommendation: watchable for fans, rated 3/5.