American Cinema (1995) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1995 · Film

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Released in 1995, American Cinema is a documentaire film directed by Alain Klarer, running about 544 minutes. “One Hundred Years of Filmmaking” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The history of Hollywood and filmmaking comes alive in this spectacular nine hour celebration of movie magic. It's a mesmerizing, epic analysis that combines rare archival film, key scenes from immortal movies, interviews with leading filmmakers and commentary from noted film scholars and critics. As seen on PBS, this highly acclaimed series is the definitive chronicle of the American cinema, from its beginning to today. Includes interviews with Robert Altman, Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, Spike Lee, George Lucas, Sidney Lumet, Julia Roberts, Martin Scorsese, Gene Siskel, Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarantino, and many more. A New York Center for Visual History Production in co-production with KCET and the BBC

Who’s in it. American Cinema stars John Lithgow as Narrator, Frances McDormand as Narrator, Kathleen Turner as Narrator and Joe Morton as Narrator, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Cinema page.

If you liked it. Fans of American Cinema tend to enjoy One Direction : Le Film, Burn the Stage - The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

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Where can I watch American Cinema (1995)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for American Cinema change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in American Cinema?
American Cinema stars John Lithgow, Frances McDormand, Kathleen Turner, Joe Morton and Richard Widmark.
When was American Cinema released?
American Cinema was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 544 minutes.