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The Life and Art of John Cassavetes - A Constant Forge
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Title: A Constant Forge

Release Date: 1 Jan 2000

Runtime: 3h 20m

Genre: Documentary

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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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Cast

  • Self (archive footage): John Cassavetes
  • Self: 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
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