Jan de Bont Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jan de Bont.

Jan de Bont is a Dutch filmmaker and cinematographer. He was born on October 22, 1943, in Eindhoven, Netherlands. De Bont gained recognition for his work as a cinematographer on films like Die Hard (1988) and Basic Instinct (1992). He later transitioned to directing and helmed successful movies such as Speed (1994) and Twister (1996). De Bont's films are known for their high-octane action sequences and innovative use of visual effects. N/A

I had a very strong-willed mother, who I totally adored. She

I had a very strong-willed mother, who I totally adored. She was always in control of her life.

In regards to The Haunting, people compared it to the old mo

In regards to The Haunting, people compared it to the old movie, which is unfair. We didn't have the rights to the movie. I couldn't duplicate a single thing because that would have been legal infringement.

Being in an area of the planet where scientists believe mank

Being in an area of the planet where scientists believe mankind started is quite amazing.

I think there are a lot more relationship scenes in my movie

I think there are a lot more relationship scenes in my movies that people tend to overlook. A lot of scenes really feel real and are about the characters.

One of the most amazing locations I've ever been is the top

One of the most amazing locations I've ever been is the top of the volcano in Tanzania, Africa. It's an actual volcano where you really have this lava every day.