R.I.P. Irvin Kershner (1923 -2010)

There was another death in the world of cinema yesterday, as director Irvin Kershner (1923 -2010) passed away at the age of 87 on November 27th, after a long illness.

Kershner first started in the industry when Roger Corman hired him to directed “Stakeout on Dope Street”, in 1958. He later would direct a number of films, including “A Fine Madness” with Sean Connery in 1966, and “Up the Sandbox” with Barbra Streisand in 1972.

His most notable film came in 1977, when George Lucas tapped him to direct “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”. The film still remains as one of the greatest science fiction films of all time.

After that film, Kershner would go on to direct only three more films. In 1983, he became the first and only American born director to direct a James Bond film with “Never Say Never Again“. He would also direct “Traveling Man” for HBO in 1989 and direct his last film with “Robocop 2“ is 1990.

Film Arcade.net would like to extend our condolences to Kershner’s family and friends.

Irvin Kershner was talented director that will truly be missed.

Irvin Kershner: April 26th,1923 – November 27th, 2010

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