James G. Robinson, the producer who co-founded Morgan Creek Productions, which produced Nineteen Eighties and early Nineteen Nineties hits like “Main League” and “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” died Feb. 15, his household mentioned. He was 90.
A explanation for dying was not disclosed. The household mentioned solely that “he handed away peacefully.”
His different credit embody “Useless Ringers,” “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” and “True Romance.”
“In 1979, Jim grew to become concerned within the movie trade by means of bridge financing,” the household mentioned in an obituary. “After promoting Subaru Mid America in 1988, he cofounded Morgan Creek Productions. Beneath his management, the corporate grew to turn into one of many largest impartial movie manufacturing corporations on this planet, producing quite a few profitable and influential movies. His ardour for storytelling and daring strategy to filmmaking and enterprise left an enduring mark on the trade.”
Robinson launched Morgan Creek Productions in 1988 with producer Joe Roth, investing $80 million of his personal cash.
“Younger Weapons” was the primary mission, a 1988 Western about Billy the Child starring Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen. The movie was made for $11 million and earned $45 million on the field workplace, with a sequel quickly following.
Earlier than Hollywood, Robinson constructed his fortune within the car enterprise. He based Maryland Undercoating in 1964, processing international automobiles on the Port of Baltimore, and later constructed Subaru Mid-America right into a regional powerhouse supplying dealerships throughout the Midwest.
After Roth left to turn into chairman of twentieth Century Fox in 1989, Robinson continued operating Morgan Creek, producing extra hits together with “The Final of the Mohicans,” “Enemies: A Love Story” and “The Exorcist III.”
Robinson is survived by his spouse of 61 years, Barbara; 5 youngsters; and eight grandchildren.
