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De Palma(2016)
Status: Released
Date: 2016-06-10
70%
168 Votes
Time: 1h 48m
Being a director is being a watcher
Overview:
An intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes and, of course, a wealth of film clips.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Boxmotion
Empire Ward
Movie: De Palma
Top 1 Billed Cast
Brian De Palma
Self
Video Trailer De Palma
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Carrie
Film Society Talks: De Palma
Mission Impossible
NYFF53 Press Conference
Old Hollywood
The Untouchables
All 7 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Carrie - Clip
Film Society Talks: De Palma - Featurette
Mission Impossible - Clip
NYFF53 Press Conference - Featurette
Old Hollywood - Clip
The Untouchables - Clip
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