Rawley was known for his innovative financing, packaging and distribution of motion pictures internationally.

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Rawley was born in 1938 in London and earned his B.A.

and masters degrees from Oxford University.

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In 1972, he became Head of Production at MGM Europe.

He later producedRansom, starring Sean Connery.

The first film about an airline hijacking, it later released by 20th Century Fox asThe Terrorist.

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In 1978, he returned to ICM as EVP and Head of International Operations.