Elliot Kastner
| Elliott Kastner | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 7, 1930 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 2010 (aged 80) London, England, UK |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Residence | United Kingdom |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education |
University of Miami Columbia University |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Years active | 1965–2010 |
| Spouse(s) | Carolyn Hughes (divorced) Tessa Kennedy (divorced); 2 children |
| Children | Dillon Kastner Milica, Mrs Corcoran |
Elliott Kastner (January 7, 1930 – June 30, 2010) was an American film producer, whose best known credits include Where Eagles Dare (1968), The Long Goodbye (1973), The Missouri Breaks (1976) and Angel Heart (1987).
According to one obituary he:
Was noted for his skill in bringing together writers, directors and stars for generally commercial (though sometimes surprisingly cerebral) films. He excelled in literary adaptations, from popular works such as those of Raymond Chandler and Alistair MacLean to the more esoteric output of such writers as Iris Murdoch, Vladimir Nabokov and Edna O'Brien. He also favoured tales with strong, single-minded heroes and produced films featuring such actors as Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, Robert Mitchum, Burt Reynolds and Richard Burton.
Kastner was born to a Jewish family in New York City. His father died when he was young and he was raised by his mother in Harlem.
He attended the University of Miami and Columbia University. During the 1950s he was stationed with U.S. Eucom (United States European Command), in Frankfurt, Germany and Paris, France.
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