Directing
Patrick Read Johnson
Born 1962-05-07
Wadsworth, Illinois, USA
Department: Directing
Biography
Patrick Read Johnson is an American film director, producer, and writer. Johnson is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and special effects artist. He directed films such as Spaced Invaders (1990), Baby's Day Out (1994), and 5-25-77 (2022), an autobiographical film about his teenage years and early exposure to Star Wars. Johnson also co-wrote Dragonheart (1996), showcasing his versatility in both directing and screenwriting.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Patrick Read Johnson
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DragonHeart
1996
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Baby's Day Out
1994
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V
1983
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DragonHeart: A New Beginning
2000
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Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse
2015
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Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire
2017
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Dead Heat
1988
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Dragonheart: Vengeance
2021
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Spaced Invaders
1990
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Angus
1995
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (23 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Dragonheart: Vengeance | Characters | Movie | 2021 |
 | Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire | Characters | Movie | 2017 |
 | The Roma Project | Dr. Towns | Movie | 2015 |
 | Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse | Characters | Movie | 2015 |
 | Backyard Blockbusters | Thanks | Movie | 2012 |
 | The Genesis Code | Director | Movie | 2010 |
 | The Shark Is Still Working | Self | Movie | 2009 |
 | 5-25-77 | Dr. Francis Neal Johnson | Movie | 2008 |
| 5-25-77 | Director | Movie | 2008 |
| 5-25-77 | Writer | Movie | 2008 |
 | When Good Ghouls Go Bad | Director | Movie | 2001 |
| When Good Ghouls Go Bad | Teleplay | Movie | 2001 |
 | DragonHeart: A New Beginning | Characters | Movie | 2000 |
 | The Making of 'DragonHeart' | Self | Movie | 1997 |
 | DragonHeart | Executive Producer | Movie | 1996 |
| DragonHeart | Screenplay | Movie | 1996 |
 | Angus | Director | Movie | 1995 |
 | Baby's Day Out | Director | Movie | 1994 |
 | Spaced Invaders | Commander / Enforcer Drone (voice) | Movie | 1990 |
| Spaced Invaders | Director | Movie | 1990 |
| Spaced Invaders | Writer | Movie | 1990 |
 | Dead Heat | Special Effects | Movie | 1988 |
 | V | Visual Effects | TV Series | 1983 |