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The Making Of The Goonies

Film · 1985

In this vintage behind the scenes featurette, director Richard Donner and storyteller Steven Spielberg talk about fantasy and realities that went into making Goonies the quintessential adventure classic it is today.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Mick Garrisdirector · producer
  2. Jay Ignaszewskieditor
  3. Frank Marshallexecutive producer

On screen

  1. Richard Donnerlead actor
  2. Sean Astinlead actor
  3. Josh Brolinlead actor
  4. Steven Spielberglead actor
  5. Jeff Cohensupporting actor
  6. Kerri Greensupporting actor
  7. Ke Huy Quansupporting actor
  8. Corey Feldmansupporting actor
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04

Through the cast

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