Film Quotes by Irwin Winkler

Yes. I am one of the graduates of the William Morris famous, famous mail room from the '60s.

— Irwin Winkler

The thing that's strange about Frank Vincent is that actors of his quality are usually big stars.

— Irwin Winkler

I have an Oscar on my mantel.

— Irwin Winkler

As a producer, the most important call you can get is on Saturday morning, when the Friday-night grosses come in. As a director, you…

— Irwin Winkler

For the good producer, raising capital is about the last thing to worry about. If you're good, the money comes very easily.

— Irwin Winkler

It wasn't easy getting 'GoodFellas' started.

— Irwin Winkler

We all know we have a prescribed amount of time on Earth. We just don't know how much.

— Irwin Winkler

I just think there's a general interest in the world of computers.

— Irwin Winkler

No one wants to hear from the producer. He's the guy by the pool with a cigar in his mouth and a couple of…

— Irwin Winkler

Most of the producers don't know what they do. The misconception of the producers' function is really not a misconception. Most producers don't do…

— Irwin Winkler

If you look at successful studios, they're the ones with stabilized management.

— Irwin Winkler

This is certainly not to excuse the violence that exists on TV and films and on the Internet. But the truth is that wherever…

— Irwin Winkler

I remember when 'The Right Stuff' opened in Hollywood. I got dressed that morning and drove my car down to the theatre that it…

— Irwin Winkler

The day I make movies that Rupert Murdoch likes and admires is the day I'll throw in the towel, because he's got no taste.

— Irwin Winkler

If I'm going to produce something, it's going to be with somebody I think is special. Once I go beyond a handful of directors,…

— Irwin Winkler