Neither with You
2019 · Movie
as Frank Davenport
Luca Bercovici
1957-02-22
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New York City, New York, USA
Writers:
A third-generation filmmaker, Luca Bercovici was born in New York and raised in such far-flung places as London, Rome, New York and California. Mr. Bercovici attended College of the Redwoods, Santa Monica College and Loyola Marymount University. In 1979, Mr. Bercovici spent six months in Japan, working on the miniseries, Shogun (1980), as Dialogue Director, specifically working with Japanese actress, Yôko Shimada (Golden Globe Winner, Emmy Nominee). Upon returning to the United States, he launched an acting career and has starred in many feature films including American Flyers (1985), (starring Kevin Costner, directed by John Badham), Clean and Sober (1988) (starring Michael Keaton, directed by Glenn Gordon Caron ), Pacific Heights (1990) (also starring Michael Keaton and Melanie Griffith, directed by John Schlesinger ), K2 (1991) (starring Michael Biehn, directed Franc Roddam), Drop Zone (1994) (starring Wesley Snipes, directed by John Badham ), The Big Squeeze (1996) with Lara Flynn Boyle , Flatland (2002), a series produced in Shanghai, starring Dennis Hopper , and recently, Stag Night (2008), starring Vinessa Shaw and Kip Pardue. Mr. Bercovici began his professional writing career in 1982, developing new series concepts for MGM, culminating in a pilot script for CBS and MGM, "The Storytellers". He has also written for 'Aaron Spelling Productions [us]', Trimark, Warner Bros., Tapestry Films and many others. In 1984, Bercovici co-wrote a feature film script "New Deal" which was subsequently purchased by 20th Century Fox. Also that year, Bercovici made his directorial debut with the hugely successful film Ghoulies (1984) , which he also co-wrote. _Ghoulies (1985_ was the top grossing independent film in 1985 and has spawned three sequels. In 1988, Bercovici directed his second feature, a musical comedy about a vampire, Rockula (1990) , which he also co-wrote. In 1993, Luca Bercovici directed his third film, Dark Tide (1994) for 'Trimark Pictures [us]' and 'Tapestry Films [us]', an action thriller starring Chris Sarandon , Richard Tyson and Brigitte Bako (#1 R.O.I, Showest 1994). In 1994, Bercovici made his fourth feature, directing a horror-comedy, which he scripted, entitled The Granny (1995) , starring Stella Stevens and Shannon Whirry for Tapestry Films and 'WarnerVision Films (production)' . The Chain (1996), an action drama starring Gary Busey, is Luca Bercovici's fifth feature film. The Chain sold exceptionally well at AFM and was picked up by 'Home Box Office (HBO) [us] (Distributor)' for a World Premiere. In addition to directing, Bercovici also co-wrote the script. In 1996, Bercovici directed his sixth film, Convict 762 (1997) for EGM International. In 1997, Mr. Bercovici directed his seventh feature, BitterSweet (1999) which starred James Russo , Angie Everhart , Brian Wimmer and Eric Roberts. Bercovici's eighth feature, Luck of the Draw (2000) stars William Forsythe , Dennis Hopper, Eric Roberts, Ice-T & Michael Madsen. In addition, Bercovici has recently finished writing a four-hour miniseries about an infamous WWII-era broadcaster, and has completed two documentaries and several music videos.
Filmography
Ruben Brandt, Collector
2018 · Movie
as Kris Barutanski (voice)
The Childhood of a Leader
2016 · Movie
as Older Foreign Gentleman
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Letting Go
2012 · Movie
as Joel's Father
Night Train
2009 · Movie
as Man
Stag Night
2008 · Movie
as Tunnel Rat #1
Eyes
2005 · TV Show
as Brian Furber
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The Making of Shōgun
2003 · Movie
Flatland
2002 · Movie
as Tao
Flatland
2002 · TV Show
as Tao
Burning Down the House
2001 · Movie
as Repo Man
Dirt Boy
2001 · Movie
as Dr. Ronald Klugard
Sons of Thunder
1999 · TV Show
Angry Dogs
1997 · Movie
as Kyle Ferris
The Chain
1996 · Movie
as Shawn (Clown)
The Big Squeeze
1996 · Movie
as Henry Mulhill
FX: The Series
1996 · TV Show
as Wolf
The Granny
1995 · Movie
as Namon Ami
Drop Zone
1994 · Movie
as Don Jagger
Scanner Cop
1994 · Movie
as Dr. Krench
Stranger by Night
1994 · Movie
as Stan Richmond
Mirror Images II
1993 · Movie
as Clete Dyker
Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife
1993 · Movie
as Mr. Macon
seaQuest DSV
1993 · TV Show
as The Marauder
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993 · TV Show
as Wade Atkins
Diagnosis: Murder
1993 · TV Show
as Cinnamon
Sunset Heat
1992 · Movie
as Det. Cook
Mission of Justice
1992 · Movie
as Roger Stockwell
Inside Monkey Zetterland
1992 · Movie
as Boot Guy
Live Wire
1992 · Movie
as Salvatore (uncredited)
K2
1991 · Movie
as Dallas
Silk Stalkings
1991 · TV Show
as Lem Caine
Pacific Heights
1990 · Movie
as Greg
Lucky Chances
1990 · TV Show
as Santino Bonnatti
Mortal Passions
1989 · Movie
as Darcy
American Flyers
1985 · Movie
as Muzzin
Hollywood Beat
1985 · TV Show
Amazing Stories
1985 · TV Show
as Granville
Miami Vice
1984 · TV Show
as Hans Weiszeler
Airwolf
1984 · TV Show
as Rusty Crawford
Space Raiders
1983 · Movie
as Ace
Frightmare
1983 · Movie
as Saint
Emergency Room
1983 · Movie
as Rudy
For Love and Honor
1983 · Movie
as Thurston
The Renegades
1982 · Movie
as Blade
Parasite
1982 · Movie
as Ricus
The Ordeal of Bill Carney
1981 · Movie
as Bryan
Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story
1981 · Movie
as Pooch
Chicago Story
1981 · Movie
as Dukes
Simon & Simon
1981 · TV Show
The Return of Frank Cannon
1980 · Movie
as Club Employee
Flesh & Blood
1979 · Movie
as Bellhop
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
· Movie
as Self
Crew Credits
Where is Saoud?
2025 · Movie
Producer
Palestine 36
2025 · Movie
Executive Producer
Orca
2023 · Movie
Producer
Hotel of the Damned
2016 · Movie
Writer
A Good Day to Die Hard
2013 · Movie
Production Supervisor
Luck of the Draw
2000 · Movie
Director, Writer
BitterSweet
1999 · Movie
Director
Convict 762
1997 · Movie
Director
The Chain
1996 · Movie
Director, Screenplay, Story
The Granny
1995 · Movie
Director, Story, Teleplay, Writer
Dark Tide
1994 · Movie
Director
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
1990 · Movie
Characters
Rockula
1990 · Movie
Director, Writer
Ghoulies II
1987 · Movie
Characters
Ghoulies
1985 · Movie
Director, Writer
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A Frame of Mind
· Movie
Producer
