Marc Rocco
About
Biography
Biography
Writer-director who graduated to feature releases with the switched-identity, teen comedy "Dream a Little Dream" (1989). Rocco managed to draw out understated performances from his two stars, the two Coreys (Haim and Feldman), while greatly benefiting from the casting of Jason Robards in a supporting role. His next effort, "Where the Day Takes You" (1992), a "gritty" look at homeless youth, featured a Who's Who of the young Hollywood of its day including Dermot Mulroney, Lara Flynn Boyle and Ricki Lake. His follow-up was the Depression-era prison drama "Murder in the First" (1995), based on the real-life trial that eventually helped shut down Alcatraz. Working with a relatively big budget and stars, Rocco turned out a compelling drama with solid performances from Kevin Bacon, Christian Slater and Gary Oldman. Son of actor Alex Rocco.
Filmography
Director (Feature Film)
Writer (Feature Film)
Producer (Feature Film)
Music (Feature Film)
Sound (Feature Film)
Misc. Crew (Feature Film)
Life Events
1987
Directed first film, "Scenes From the Goldmine"; also wrote and produced
1992
First credit as executive producer, "Where the Day Takes You"; also wrote and directed
1994
Executive produced the film, "Teresa's Tattoo"
1995
Helmed the gripping "Murder in the First"; also executive produced
2005
Returned to features as writer-director of "The Jacket"
2007
Executive produced the film, "Take"
Family
