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John Cassavetes
John Cassavetes

Self (archive footage)

Seymour Cassel
Seymour Cassel

Self

Carol Kane
Carol Kane

Self

Jon Voight
Jon Voight

Self

Ben Gazzara
Ben Gazzara

Self

Peter Falk
Peter Falk

Self

Annette Insdorf
Annette Insdorf

Self

Sean Penn
Sean Penn

Self

Ray Carney
Ray Carney

Self

Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands

Self

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    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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    2000-10-01

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  • Tagline

    The Life and Art of John Cassavetes

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