Richard Dutcher

Richard Dutcher
Dutcher in 2016
Born
Richard Hill

1964
Oak Park, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Other names
  • Richard Alan Dutcher
  • The Godfather of Mormon Cinema
  • The Father of Mormon Cinema
Occupations
  • Filmmaker
  • Actor
Notable work

Richard Alan Dutcher[1] (born 1964)[2] is an American independent filmmaker who produces, writes, directs, edits, and frequently stars in his films. After making God's Army, a successful 2000 movie about LDS missionaries, Dutcher became well known among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Film critic Jeff Vice, of the Deseret News, dubbed Dutcher "The Godfather of Mormon Cinema," a title that is very important personally for Dutcher.[3] In 2007, Dutcher left the LDS Church.[2]

  1. ^ "Brigham City". Copyright Catalog (1978 to present). United States Copyright Office. Retrieved March 16, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Click "Biography" in the bottom-left of this web site: "Richard Dutcher – Director". RichardDutcher.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2008. Retrieved June 10, 2009.
  3. ^ Vice, Jeff. "Son of 'God's Army'". www.deseretnews.com.