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Eric Luke

Eric Luke (born December 17, 1956, in Palo Alto, California) is an American writer and director, best known for writing the screenplay for Joe Dante's 1985 film Explorers.

Eric Luke

Nationality
United States
Occupation
screenwriter · film director · comics writer
Education
University of California and Los Angeles
Known for
Explorers

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Eric Luke (born December 17, 1956, in Palo Alto, California) is an American writer and director, best known for writing the screenplay for Joe Dante's 1985 film Explorers.

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