Eric Pleskow, who ran United Artists, co-founded and led Orion Pictures and produced John Boorman’s Beyond Rangoon, died today in Westport, Ct. He was 95.
The Austria native also has served as president of the Vienna International Film Festival since 1998. The Viennale announced his death but did not provide any details:
Eric Pleskow (1924-2019)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our president and friend Eric Pleskow. pic.twitter.com/80dJc5J0p9
— Viennale (@Viennale) October 1, 2019
“His death is a great loss for all of us,” the Vienna fest said in a blog post.. “Eric had a fulfilled and long life and we appreciated him as a longtime friend and companion of our festival. As president and patron of the Viennale, he has always carried us with his humor and foresight.”
Born on April 24, 1924, in Vienna, Pleskow and his family fled Europe via France days before...
The Austria native also has served as president of the Vienna International Film Festival since 1998. The Viennale announced his death but did not provide any details:
Eric Pleskow (1924-2019)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our president and friend Eric Pleskow. pic.twitter.com/80dJc5J0p9
— Viennale (@Viennale) October 1, 2019
“His death is a great loss for all of us,” the Vienna fest said in a blog post.. “Eric had a fulfilled and long life and we appreciated him as a longtime friend and companion of our festival. As president and patron of the Viennale, he has always carried us with his humor and foresight.”
Born on April 24, 1924, in Vienna, Pleskow and his family fled Europe via France days before...
- 10/1/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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