The films of producer and veteran Harvey Bernhard

Before Harvey Bernhard worked in the entertainment industry, he served in the United States Navy during World War II.

His name won’t resonate with the movie-going public, but some of the films on which he worked will. “The Goonies.” “The Omen.” “The Lost Boys.” “The Omen” movies.

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Bernhard, who served as a producer on those films, has worked with such notable actors as Richard Pryor (“The Mack”), Michelle Pfeiffer (“LadyHawke”), Matthew Broderick (“LadyHawke”), and Gregory Peck (“The Omen”).

Bernhard, who died on January 16, 2014, at the age of 89, also collaborated with Richard Donner and Joel Schumacher.

Here is more on some of Bernhard’s iconic movies:

“The Goonies” (1985)

Donner directed “The Goonies,” a classic Hollywood favorite of the 1980s. Based on a story by Steven Spielberg, the movie features actors Sean Astin, Josh Brolin (“No Country for Old Men”), Corey Haim, Kerri Green, and Martha Plimpton. “The Goonies” also starred Ke Huy Quan, whose career hit a big resurgence after he won the best supporting actor Oscar for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” in 2023.

The story follows a group of friends, Goon Docks, from Astoria, Oregon, who attempt to save their families’ homes through a treasure hunt for the gold of One-Eyed-Willy, a famous pirate. The crew is pursued by baddies who want the map and the gold.

“The Goonies” grossed $125 million and is in the U.S. National Film Registry. Bernhard helped to make an endearing film about camaraderie, taking risks, dreams, and pushing through fear to succeed.

“The Omen” (1976)

Bernhard established himself as a sought-after producer on “The Omen,” which starred Gregory Peck and Lee Remick (“Days of Wine and Roses”). The movie follows Damien Thorn (Harvey Spencer Stephens in his film debut), who was replaced at birth by his father. The switch was made after his biological son died soon after birth and was unknown to his wife. Damien, a mysterious and evil child whose presence brings much destruction and death, is soon discovered to be the antichrist.

“The Omen” earned two Oscar nominations and spawned three sequels and a remake.

“The Lost Boys” (1987)

“The Lost Boys” was one of Bernhard’s last big films and became an immediate 1980s cult classic. Schumacher directed it, and the cast included Kiefer Sutherland (“A Few Good Men,” “24”), Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Jason Patric, Jamie Gertz, and Dianne Wiest. Author J.M. Barrie’s book, “The Lost Boys,” inspired the movie.

The film is about a family moving to a California town and intermingling with a biker gang. The gang turns out to be vampires, led by David Powers (Sutherland). They invite Michael Emerson (Patric) to join their gang and become a vampire. Emerson goes against Powers, leading to conflict.

A couple of sequels followed, but neither equaled the greatest of “The Lost Boys.”

“LadyHawke” (1985)

One of Bernhard’s lesser-known collaborations with Donner, “LadyHawke” is a medieval fantasy film that stars Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer (“Blade Runner”) and Michelle Pfeiffer. The film follows a young thief who becomes involved with a warrior (Hauer) and his companion (Pfeiffer). They are pursued by the Bishop of Aquila.

Gaston, also known as The Mouse, joins Etienne and Isabeau of Anjou as they attempt to escape from the Bishop of Aquila (John Wood). The film met with below-average, box-office success, but it received Academy Award nominations for best sound and best sound effects editing.