Richard Dutcher

Richard Dutcher
Dutcher in 2016
Born
Richard Hill

1964
NationalityAmerican
Other names
  • Richard Alan Dutcher
  • The Godfather of Mormon Cinema
  • The Father of Mormon Cinema
Occupations
  • Filmmaker
  • Actor
Notable work

Richard Alan Dutcher (born 1964) is an American independent filmmaker who produces, writes, directs, edits, and frequently stars in his films. After making God's Army, a successful 2000 movie about LDS missionaries, Dutcher became well known among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Film critic Jeff Vice, of the Deseret News, dubbed Dutcher "The Godfather of Mormon Cinema," a title that is very important personally for Dutcher. In 2007, Dutcher left the LDS Church.