A Constant Forge (2000)

  • NR
  • 01/01/2000 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 3h 20m

The Life and Art of John Cassavetes

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."

Charles Kiselyak

Director, Writer

Cast

John Cassavetes's headshot

John Cassavetes

Self (archive footage)
Seymour Cassel's headshot

Seymour Cassel

Self
Carol Kane's headshot

Carol Kane

Self
Jon Voight's headshot

Jon Voight

Self
Ben Gazzara's headshot

Ben Gazzara

Self
Peter Falk's headshot

Peter Falk

Self
Annette Insdorf's headshot

Annette Insdorf

Self
Sean Penn's headshot

Sean Penn

Self

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