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Rob Cohen
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Rob Cohen

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Born 1949 · Cornwall, New York, USA · Active 1975–2020

Rob Cohen, born in 1949, is an American director and writer whose work in cult cinema includes the provocative Scandalous (1984). This film showcases his ability to weave complex narratives around desire and betrayal, reflecting the bold themes of the era. Cohen's background in Anthropology and Visual Studies from Harvard informs his unique storytelling approach, making him a significant figure in the world of exploitation cinema. His contributions to Scandalous highlight the intersection of eroticism and drama, solidifying his place in the cult film landscape.

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Scandalous

Scandalous

1984 ★ 4.0
Director

An investigative reporter following an espionage story goes to London and gets involved with murder, scam artists and rock concerts.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
The Fast and the Furious
2001
xXx (2002)
xXx
2002
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
2008
The Running Man (1987)
The Running Man
1987
DragonHeart (1996)
DragonHeart
1996
The Boy Next Door (2015)
The Boy Next Door
2015

Filmography

75 credits
2020s 1 credit
2020
Tinsel - The Lost Movie About Hollywood as Self
Movie ★ 8.5
2010s 2 credits
2018
I Am Paul Walker as Self
Movie ★ 8.3
2017
Michael Jackson: Man In The Mirror as Self - Executive VP, Motown Records
Movie ★ 8.6
2000s 5 credits
2009
How Bruce Lee Changed the World as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
2004
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing as Self
Movie ★ 7.0
2002
xXx as Columbian Horseman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
2001
The Fast and the Furious as Pizza Hut Delivery Guy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
2000
The Skulls as College Lecturer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1990s 6 credits
1997
The Making of 'DragonHeart' as Self
Movie ★ 7.3
1996
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo as Additional Voices (voice)
Movie ★ 3.0
1994
Vanishing Son IV as Teacher Benton
Movie ★ 5.6
1994
Vanishing Son as Teacher Beaton
TV ★ 6.8
1994
Vanishing Son as Teacher Benton
TV ★ 6.8
1993
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story as Enter The Dragon Director
Movie ★ 6.9
Crew Credits
2010s 6 credits
2018
The Hurricane Heist Director
Movie ★ 5.7
2016
Speechless Director
TV ★ 6.9
2015
The Boy Next Door Director
Movie ★ 4.9
2015
Ghoul Executive Producer
Movie ★ 4.6
2014
black-ish Director
TV ★ 7.1
2012
Alex Cross Director
Movie ★ 5.1
2000s 9 credits
2008
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Director
Movie ★ 5.5
2005
Stealth Director
Movie ★ 5.5
2005
xXx: State of the Union Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.1
2004
The Last Ride Story
Movie ★ 4.3
2004
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing Thanks
Movie ★ 7.0
2002
xXx Director
Movie ★ 6.0
2002
Ritual Screenplay
Movie ★ 4.7
2001
The Fast and the Furious Director
Movie ★ 7.0
2000
The Skulls Director
Movie ★ 5.8
1990s 19 credits
1998
The Rat Pack Director
Movie ★ 5.9
1997
The Guardian Director
Movie ★ 10.0
1996
Daylight Director
Movie ★ 6.1
1996
DragonHeart Director
Movie ★ 6.6
1994
Vanishing Son Writer
Movie ★ 6.2
1994
Knight Rider 2010 Executive Producer
Movie ★ 4.7
1994
Vanishing Son Executive Producer
TV ★ 6.8
1994
Vanishing Son Creator
TV ★ 6.8
1993
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.9
1993
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Director
Movie ★ 6.9
1993
Mood Indigo Executive Producer
Movie ★ 9.0
1992
The Ben Stiller Show Writer
TV ★ 5.0
1991
The Hard Way Producer
Movie ★ 6.2
1991
The Hard Way Second Unit Director
Movie ★ 6.2
1991
The Antagonists Director
TV ★ 8.0
1991
Eddie Dodd Director
TV
1990
Bird on a Wire Producer
Movie ★ 6.2
1990
Bird on a Wire Second Unit Director
Movie ★ 6.2
1990
Nasty Boys Director
TV ★ 6.4
1980s 19 credits
1989
Disorganized Crime Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.5
1988
The Serpent and the Rainbow Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.4
1988
The Serpent and the Rainbow Second Unit Director
Movie ★ 6.4
1987
The Running Man Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.5
1987
Light of Day Producer
Movie ★ 5.6
1987
The Monster Squad Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.7
1987
The Witches of Eastwick Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.5
1987
Hooperman Director
TV ★ 6.1
1987
A Year in the Life Director
TV ★ 7.2
1987
thirtysomething Director
TV ★ 6.3
1987
Private Eye Director
TV ★ 4.8
1985
The Legend of Billie Jean Producer
Movie ★ 6.6
1985
The Legend of Billie Jean Second Unit Director
Movie ★ 6.6
1984
Scandalous● Director
Movie ★ 4.7
1984
Scandalous● Screenplay
Movie ★ 4.7
1984
Scandalous● Story
Movie ★ 4.7
1984
The Razor's Edge Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.4
1984
Miami Vice Director
TV ★ 7.5
1980
A Small Circle of Friends Director
Movie ★ 6.7
1970s 7 credits
1979
Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.0
1978
The Wiz Producer
Movie ★ 6.1
1978
Almost Summer Producer
Movie ★ 5.3
1978
Thank God It's Friday Producer
Movie ★ 5.3
1977
Scott Joplin Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.3
1976
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings Producer
Movie ★ 6.0
1975
Mahogany Producer
Movie ★ 5.9
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Speedhunters Director
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