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A Constant Forge (2000)

2000-01-01 · 3h 20m · EN
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The Life and Art of John Cassavetes

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."

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Charles KiselyakDirector, Writer

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John CassavetesJohn CassavetesSelf (archive footage)Seymour CasselSeymour CasselSelfCarol KaneCarol KaneSelfJon VoightJon VoightSelfBen GazzaraBen GazzaraSelfPeter FalkPeter FalkSelfAnnette InsdorfAnnette InsdorfSelfSean PennSean PennSelfRay CarneyRay CarneySelfGena RowlandsGena RowlandsSelfLelia GoldoniLelia GoldoniSelfJohn SaylesJohn SaylesSelf

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BiographyRomanceLow-budgetMale-female-relationship

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What is A Constant Forge about?

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."

How long is A Constant Forge?

A Constant Forge has a runtime of 200 minutes.