Remembering David Brenner: The Film Editor’s Best Movies

Oscar-winning film editor David Brenner left behind a legacy of amazing films that were elevated by his deft cutting, and he made an indelible mark on Hollywood. Working his way up through the editorial department throughout the 1980s on films like Platoon and Wall Street, Brenner was eventually tapped to be a lead editor by the end of the decade and his career soared. A frequent collaborator with filmmaker Oliver Stone, David Brenner’s unique editing skills helped to make many of Stone’s movies bona fide award-winning blockbusters. He also became the go-to editor for many of Hollywood’s biggest films but never lost his subtle touch.