Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Schad Ward (born 25 October 1945) is an American film director and screen writer. Description above from the Wikipedia article David S. Ward, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Complete Filmography
I'll Find You
2019
Writer
Inspired by stories of Polish musicians from the 1930s and 40s. Two young lovers, Robert, a Catholic opera singer, and Rachel, a Jewish violin virtuos...
Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker
2014
as Self
Celebrating colorful broadcaster Bob Uecker and his 50-plus years in baseball. His famously undistinguished playing career led to film and TV roles, a...
Bloodwork
2012
Producer
A couple of college students decide to sign up for pharmaceutical testing of a new allergy drug to make some extra cash for their spring break trip. T...
Tales from the Script
2009
as Self
Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon"), John Carpenter ("Halloween"), Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption"), William Goldman ("The Princess Bride"), Paul...
Flyboys
2006
Screenplay
The adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military before the U.S. entered World War I, and became th...
The Art of 'The Sting'
2005
as Self
An inside look into how a great original screenplay was turned into a classic film that still has an important legacy in film culture. Newman, Redford...
Major League: Back to the Minors
1998
Characters
At the behest of Roger Dorn -- the Minnesota Twins' silver-tongued new owner -- washed-up minor league hurler Gus Cantrell steps up to the plate to ta...
Down Periscope
1996
Director
Maverick Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge will never be a textbook officer, but he's a brilliant seaman who's always wanted to command a nuclear su...
Major League II
1994
Director, Characters, Producer
After losing in the ALCS the year before, the Cleveland Indians are determined to make it into the World Series this time! However, they first have to...
The Program
1993
Director, Writer
Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure diff...
Sleepless in Seattle
1993
Screenplay
After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father up on a date. Talking about his father’s loneliness s...
King Ralph
1991
Director, Screenplay
As the only relative in line to ascend the Royal throne, a down-on-his-luck American slob must learn the ways of the English.
Major League
1989
Director, Writer
When Rachel Phelps inherits the Cleveland Indians from her deceased husband, she's determined to move the team to a warmer climate—but only a losing s...
The Milagro Beanfield War
1988
Screenplay
The accidental breakdown of an irrigation valve launches a hot confrontation between the mainly Latino farmers in a tiny New Mexico town and the real ...
Saving Grace
1986
Writer
A newly-elected Pope Leo XIV finds himself accidentally locked out of the Vatican. Unknown to the outside world, he winds up in an impoverished Italia...
The Sting II
1983
Writer
Hooker and Gondorf pull a con on Macalinski, an especially nasty mob boss with the help of Veronica, a new grifter. They convince this new victim that...
Cannery Row
1982
Director, Writer
Doc, who has just moved to Cannery Row, realizes that the only entertainment is the brothel. There he meets the spunky Suzy and they fall in love, giv...
The Sting
1973
Writer
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fort...
Steelyard Blues
1973
Writer
A group of misfits decide to leave for a place that they can all be free. Their mode of transportation is a PBY flying boat. The only problem is that ...