This is a complete list of films edited by David Brenner, listed alphabetically by name. All released movies edited by David Brenner are listed here along with movie trailers when available. Film editors are an essential part of the film making process, but they're often overlooked since they work behind the scenes. You can find additional information about these movies, such as who directed them and who starred in the films. Use this list to find out what movies David Brenner edited as well as how many movies David Brenner edited. All David Brenner editor credits are included.
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In the disaster movie 2012, the world faces an apocalyptic cataclysm of biblical proportions. Jackson Curtis (John Cusack), a science fiction writer, stumbles upon these unsettling predictions and embarks on a race against time to save his family. Alongside him is Adrian Helmsley (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a government scientist who also discovers the impending doom. Directed by Roland Emmerich, this film combines elements of action and science fiction genres, bringing together a star-studded cast in a thrilling narrative about survival and resilience amidst global catastrophe.- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Roland Emmerich
In the mid 1960s, suburban New York teenager Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise) enlists in the Marines, fulfilling what he sees as his patriotic duty. During his second tour in Vietnam, he accidentally kills a fellow soldier during a retreat and later becomes permanently paralyzed in battle. Returning home to an uncaring Veterans Administration bureaucracy and to people on both sides of the political divide who don't understand what he went through, Kovic becomes an impassioned critic of the war.- Released: 1989
- Directed by: Oliver Stone
Fallen
When 16-year-old Nicole Walker (Reese Witherspoon) meets 23-year-old David McCall (Mark Wahlberg) at a Seattle nightclub, she falls in love. David is exciting and charming, and despite the wide age gap, he wins over Nicole's family -- except for her workaholic father, Steven (William Petersen), who's suspicious of David from the start. His concerns are realized when David turns out to be a violent sociopath who sees Nicole as his possession, and her family home a fortress to be invaded.- Released: 1996
- Directed by: James Foley
Heaven & Earth is a 1993 Vietnam film directed and written by Oliver Stone, and starring Tommy Lee Jones, Haing S. Ngor, Joan Chen, and Hiep Thi Le. It is the third and final film in Stone's Vietnam trilogy, which also includes Platoon and Born on the Fourth of July.- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Oliver Stone
In the shadowy recesses of the thriller Identity, ten strangers find themselves marooned in a desolate Nevada motel during a harsh rainstorm. Among them are a limo driver, Ed Dakota (John Cusack), a cop, Officer Rhodes (Ray Liotta), and a convicted murderer, Robert Maine (Jake Busey). As they start to get picked off one by one, the remaining guests must unravel the mystery of their connection. The film's intriguing narrative structure and high-stakes suspense won it critical acclaim. It toys with themes of reality and illusion, keeping viewers on edge till the very end.- Released: 2003
- Directed by: James Mangold
- In the epic adventure film "Independence Day," strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived; its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances.
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Roland Emmerich
In the romantic comedy, Kate & Leopold, Kate (Meg Ryan), a modern-day executive, finds her world turned upside down when she crosses paths with Leopold (Hugh Jackman), a dashing gentleman from the 19th century. The film explores their unlikely romance as they navigate the vast cultural differences between their respective eras. Directed by James Mangold, this movie cleverly blends elements of fantasy and period drama into its love story. For his performance, Hugh Jackman garnered a Golden Globe nomination, further enhancing the film's charm.- Released: 2001
- Directed by: James Mangold
A man marries his landlady so that he can take advantage of her daughter.- Released: 1997
- Directed by: Adrian Lyne
- With the imminent destruction of Krypton, their home planet, Jor-El (Russell Crowe) and his wife seek to preserve their race by sending their infant son to Earth. The child's spacecraft lands at the farm of Jonathan (Kevin Costner) and Martha (Diane Lane) Kent, who name him Clark and raise him as their own son. Though his extraordinary abilities have led to the adult Clark (Henry Cavill) living on the fringe of society, he finds he must become a hero to save those he loves from a dire threat.
- Released: 2013
- Directed by: Zack Snyder
Harry Fabian (Robert De Niro) is a crooked lawyer running cons all over New York City. After he fails at a boxing scam, he finds himself in dire financial straits and takes a loan from a merciless moneylender named Mr. Peck (Eli Wallach). When he needs help paying Peck back, Harry turns to Helen (Jessica Lange), a married waitress he is sleeping with. He begins to plot one last con -- that double-crosses many of his allies. With no friends left around town, Harry's luck goes from bad to worse.- Released: 1992
- Directed by: Irwin Winkler
The checkered past of Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) catches up to him when he encounters Angelica (Penélope Cruz), a beautiful pirate that Jack once loved then left. Angelica forces him to accompany her to the Queen Anne's Revenge, the ship of the notorious Blackbeard (Ian McShane). Accompanied by a zombie crew, the trio sets sail to find the legendary Fountain of Youth. However, Jack's rival, Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), also seeks the fountain, as does a ship from Spain.- Released: 2011
- Directed by: Rob Marshall
Swearing Allegiance is a 1997 American drama film based on real life murder of Adrianne Jones by Diane Zamora in Texas. The film stars Holly Marie Combs, David Lipper, Cassidy Rae, Dee Wallace, Gary Grubbs, Kurt Fuller, and Joanna Garcia. The film was adapted from "The Killer Cadets," an article in Texas Monthly by Skip Hollandsworth.- Released: 1997
- Directed by: Richard A. Colla
On-air radio personality Barry Champlain (Eric Bogosian) likes to push buttons -- and the envelope. The talk show host has gained popularity by being controversial, and now his show is going national. But as Barry enjoys his professional success, his personal life is unraveling. He is still battling with his ex-wife (Ellen Greene), and also receiving sizable amounts of hate mail. When Barry hits the airwaves for a lengthy session, he gets a deranged caller who just may prove to be his match.- Released: 1988
- Directed by: Oliver Stone
In the thrilling disaster film, The Day After Tomorrow, Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid), a paleoclimatologist, sets out on a daring mission to rescue his son Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal) amidst a sudden and extreme shift in global climate. The world plunges into a new Ice Age almost overnight, leaving cities frozen and societies in chaos. Meanwhile, Sam and his friends hunker down in the New York Public Library, battling against time and the biting cold. Directed by Roland Emmerich, this movie is a chilling tale of survival against nature's most brutal forces.- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Roland Emmerich
The Doors, a biographical drama, chronicles the life of Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer), lead singer of the influential 60s rock band, The Doors. Directed by Oliver Stone, the film explores Morrison's rise to fame, his tumultuous relationships, including one with Pamela Courson (Meg Ryan), and his struggle with substance abuse. Set against the backdrop of an era marked by social unrest and countercultural movements, the movie provides a compelling glimpse into the life of an enigmatic rock icon. Despite its controversial depiction of Morrison's life, it won critical acclaim for Kilmer's electric performance.- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Oliver Stone
In the historical drama The Patriot, Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson), a peaceful farmer in South Carolina, is thrust into the chaos of the American Revolutionary War after his family suffers a devastating loss. Driven by revenge and love for his remaining children, he forms a militia and engages the British army's brutal Colonel Tavington (Jason Isaacs). This film, directed by Roland Emmerich, weaves together moments of stark violence with nuanced family dynamics, offering an intense depiction of one man's struggle during a pivotal time in history. The Patriot earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography.- Released: 2000
- Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Fast-paced thriller in which a young family on a white-water rafting adventure in Montana are taken hostage by a pair of dangerous fugitives. The rafting holiday - a birthday gift for the New England couple's ten-year-old son - turns into a nightmare when the two armed killers take control and try to force the mother, a proficient rafter, to use her skills to help them escape down the treacherous rapids.- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Curtis Hanson
Following a long prison term for insider trading, Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas) finds himself on the outside looking in at a world he once commanded. Ostensibly hoping to repair his broken relationship with his daughter, Gekko forges an alliance with her fiance, Jake (Shia LaBeouf). Although Jake comes to view Gordon as a father figure, he learns the hard way that Gekko is still a master manipulator who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.- Released: 2010
- Directed by: Oliver Stone
In the adrenaline-fueled action thriller Wanted, Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy), a disheartened office worker, discovers he's the son of a legendary assassin. Recruited by the enigmatic Fox (Angelina Jolie) into The Fraternity, a secret society of killers, he learns to harness his latent skills. His mentor, Sloan (Morgan Freeman), guides him through this dangerous underworld. As Wesley transforms from hapless drone to master marksman, he uncovers unsettling secrets about his lineage and The Fraternity itself. This high-octane film combines intense action sequences with an intriguing narrative that keeps viewers on their toes.- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov
In What Dreams May Come, we plunge into the surreal, ethereal narrative woven by director Vincent Ward. Chris Nielsen (Robin Williams), a loving husband and father, meets an untimely end in a car accident. This tragedy propels him into a stunningly vivid afterlife, where he navigates landscapes born from his own imagination. When he learns his wife Annie (Annabella Sciorra) is trapped in her own version of hell due to her despair, he embarks on a daring rescue mission with a tracker Albert (Cuba Gooding Jr.). The film is a visual masterpiece that earned an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. It's a profound exploration of love and the afterlife, with compelling performances from its leading cast.- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Vincent Ward
Two Port Authority officers, Sgt. John McLoughlin (Nicolas Cage) and Officer Will Jimeno (Michael Peña), become trapped in the rubble of the World Trade Center after going in to help people escape from the buildings during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Oliver Stone
