A Constant Forge (2000)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.46 |
Directed By
Charles Kiselyak
Crew
Charles Kiselyak
K.C. Clayton
David Gaffney
Gar Robertson
Denise Cochran
Bo Harwood
Dave Amomoto
Charles Kiselyak
Charles Kiselyak
Brian Murphy
Henri Campo
Scott Bardolf
Jim McGowan
Bei Sound
David Pliskin
Mark A. Rozett
Marjolein Hermans
Charles Kiselyak
Denise Cochran
TOP CAST
John Cassavetes
Self (archive footage)
Seymour Cassel
Self
Carol Kane
Self
Jon Voight
Self
Ben Gazzara
Self
Peter Falk
Self
Annette Insdorf
Self
Sean Penn
Self
Ray Carney
Self
Gena Rowlands
Self
Lelia Goldoni
Self
John Sayles
Self
Peter Bogdanovich
Self
Val Avery
Self
Lynn Carlin
Self
Al Ruban
Self
Julian Schlossberg
Self
John A. Gallagher
Self
Bo Harwood
Self
Charles Durning
Self
Tom Noonan
Self
Lenny Citrano
John Cassavetes' Narrative Voice (voice)
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