Mark L. Lester

Directing

November 26, 1946

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

4 movies

Biography

Mark L. Lester (born November 26, 1946) is an American filmmaker. Following his first film, Twilight of the Mayas, Lester worked on films such as Stunts, Steel Arena, and Bobby Jo and the Outlaw. His next film Roller Boogie with Linda Blair was a modest success, which he built on with reasonably received exploitation thriller Class of 1984, and Stephen King's Firestarter. His biggest hit came in 1985 with Commando, an Arnold Schwarzenegger action film that grossed over $57 million worldwide. He...

🎬 Mark L. Lester's Filmography

4 movies sorted by popularity

7.1

1976, Brian de Palma directs Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since, more than 50 directors adapted the master of horror's books, in more than 80 films and series, making him now, the most adapted author still alive in the world.

King on Screen

2023

6.9

The most comprehensive retrospective of the '80s action film genre ever made.

In Search of the Last Action Heroes

2019

6.0

Teen movies have had a great impact on the movie industry - especially in the 80s. This documentary takes a closer look at the genre's origins and the impact it has made up till today.

Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood

2009

The shocking true story behind the most outrageous movies of all time and the directors who made them.

Masters of the Grind

2023