Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1989, Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge is a documentary film directed by Adrian Maben, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. A camera crew follows Helmut Newton, the fashion and ad photographer whose images of tall, blond, big-breasted women are part of the iconography of twentieth-century erotic fantasy. He's on the go from L.A., to Paris, to Monte-Carlo, to Berlin, where he was a youth until he escaped from the Nazis in 1936. We see him on shoots, interviewing models, and discussing his work.

Who’s in it. Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge stars Helmut Newton as Self, Catherine Deneuve as Self, Faye Dunaway as Self and Charlotte Rampling as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge (1989)?
In GB, Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge worth watching?
Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge?
Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge stars Helmut Newton, Catherine Deneuve, Faye Dunaway, Charlotte Rampling and Sigourney Weaver.
When was Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge released?
Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.