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"The Life and Art of John Cassavetes"

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."

Top Cast

  • 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

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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