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 | 3.287 |
Directed By
Charles Kiselyak
Crew
Charles Kiselyak
Charles Kiselyak
Scott Bardolf
Denise Cochran
Jim McGowan
Charles Kiselyak
Bo Harwood
Bei Sound
Gar Robertson
Brian Murphy
David Gaffney
K.C. Clayton
Henri Campo
Dave Amomoto
David Pliskin
Charles Kiselyak
Marjolein Hermans
Mark A. Rozett
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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