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How The Goonies Drove The Director INSANE

How The Goonies Drove The Director INSANE

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Summary:

00:00 - The video discusses the challenges director Richard Donner faced working with the child actors on the set of the 1985 film The Goonies. Donner was frustrated by the constant rewrites, unpredictable weather, and managing the rowdy group of young actors.

02:05 - The child actors, including Shawn Astin, Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen, and Josh Brolin, were able to bring a lot of spontaneity and genuine camaraderie to their performances. Donner encouraged them to improvise and react naturally.

3rd Jun 2025