Summary
A look at the life and work of John Cassavetes assembled from candid interviews, rare photos, archival footage, and the director himself. The narration is created from Cassavettes' own words. The actors discuss their own performances and those of their colleagues, give insights into Cassavetes's theater work, and into his handling of music in his films.Additional Information
| Subjects |
Cassavetes, John,
-- 1929-1989.
Motion picture producers and directors -- Biography. Motion pictures -- Production and direction. Biographical films. |
| Publisher | [Irvington, N.Y.] : [Chatsworth, Calif.] :Criterion Collection ;2004 [Distributed by Home Vision Entertainment], |
| Edition | Full screen. |
| Other Titles | Charles Kiselyak's A constant forge : |
| Contributors |
Kiselyak, Charles.
McGowan, James, 1927-2014. Cochran, Denise Ann. Cassavetes, John, 1929-1989. Lagniappe (Firm) Criterion Collection (Firm) Home Vision Entertainment (Firm) |
| Participants/Performers |
Narrative voice: Lenny Citrano. Featuring interivews with: Seymour Cassel, Carol Kane, Jon Voight, Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk, Annette Insdorf, Sean Penn, Ray Carney, Gena Rowlands, Lelia Goldoni, John Sayles, Peter Bogdanovich, Val Avery, Lynn Carlin, Al Ruban, Julian Schlossberg, John Gallagher, Bo Harwood, Charles Durning, Tom Noonan. |
| Other Contributors |
Editor, Denise Ann Cochran; camera, Robert Jaye ... [et al.]; original music, Bo Harwood. |
| Language |
English |
| Notes |
Title from menu screen. Container states SDH and English subtitles for the deaf and the hearing impaired. Originally released as a motion picture in 2000. Special features: Biographical sketches of the actors Cassavetes frequently cast in his films written by Tom Charity; poster gallery. |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby digital monaurel; 1.33:1 aspect ratio; RSDL dual-layer ed. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (201 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (67 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm) |
| Other | Classic View |