American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
Synopsis
An intimate, soul-baring new documentary covering the life and 40+ year career of actor and poet Michael Madsen, from troubled youth to film star, told through interviews with colleagues, friends, family members and the American Badass himself. Featuring Quentin Tarantino, John Travolta, Charlie Sheen, Ron Perlman, Daryl Hannah, and many, many more.
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Michael Madsen
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Quentin Tarantino
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John Travolta
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Charlie Sheen
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Ron Perlman
Self
Mario Kassar
Self
Richard N. Gladstein
Self
Angie Everhart
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Mykelti Williamson
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Daryl Hannah
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William Baldwin
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Roger Donaldson
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Larry Bishop
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Virginia Madsen
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Paul Sorvino
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Robert Forster
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Mike Starr
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Harry Dean Stanton
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominique Milano
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Madsen, Christopher Schultz
- Original Title
- American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominique Milano
Michael Madsen, Christopher Schultz
Mark G. Chapman, Todd Causley, Michael Madsen
Department Leadership Roster
Dominique Milano
Director
Mark G. Chapman
Producer
Todd Causley
Producer
Michael Madsen
Producer
Michael Madsen
Writer
Christopher Schultz
Writer
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What is American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective about?
An intimate, soul-baring new documentary covering the life and 40+ year career of actor and poet Michael Madsen, from troubled youth to film star, told through interviews with colleagues, friends, family members and the American Badass himself. Featuring Quentin Tarantino, John Travolta, Charlie Sheen, Ron Perlman, Daryl Hannah, and many, many more.
Who directed American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective?
American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective was directed by Dominique Milano.
Who stars in American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective?
The principal cast of American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective includes Michael Madsen, Quentin Tarantino, John Travolta, Charlie Sheen, Ron Perlman.
When was American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective released and how long is it?
American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.