A Constant Forge
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- Runtime
- 200 mins
One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes' life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," "Opening Night" and "A Woman Under the Influence."
One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes' life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," "Opening Night" and "A Woman Under the Influence."
Cast
- John Cassavetes
- Seymour Cassel
- Carol Kane
- Jon Voight
- Ben Gazzara
- Peter Falk
- Annette Insdorf
- Sean Penn
- Ray Carney
- Gena Rowlands
- Lelia Goldoni
- John Sayles
- Peter Bogdanovich
- Val Avery
- Lynn Carlin
- Al Ruban
- Julian Schlossberg
- John A. Gallagher
- Bo Harwood
- Charles Durning
- Tom Noonan
- Lenny Citrano
Director
- Charles Kiselyak
Producers
- Charles Kiselyak
