A Constant Forge
The Life and Art of John Cassavetes
2000-01-01 | 200 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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John CassavetesSelf (archive footage)
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Seymour CasselSelf
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Carol KaneSelf
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Jon VoightSelf
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Ben GazzaraSelf
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Peter FalkSelf
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Sean PennSelf
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Gena RowlandsSelf
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Lelia GoldoniSelf
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John SaylesSelf
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Peter BogdanovichSelf
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Val AverySelf
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Lynn CarlinSelf
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Al RubanSelf
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John A. GallagherSelf
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Charles DurningSelf
Recommendations
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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
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The Guilty Are Among Us
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Marvin & Tige
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The Constitution
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Annihilation
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Autumn Sonata
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The Consequences of Love
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Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
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American Factory
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Inglourious Basterds
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The Two Popes
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The King of Comedy
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Tetsuo: The Iron Man
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Come and See
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Rabid Dogs
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Black Sabbath
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Wings of Desire
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Raise the Red Lantern
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Persona
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The Killers
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