
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."

John Cassavetes
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Seymour Cassel
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Carol Kane
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Jon Voight


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October 1, 2000
3h 20m
6.8
Charles Kiselyak
Charles Kiselyak
15

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Ben Gazzara
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Peter Falk
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Annette Insdorf
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Sean Penn
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Ray Carney
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Gena Rowlands
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