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IMDb199911mUnited Kingdom

The Man Who Would Be Kubrick

Synopsis

The documentary recounts Alan Conway's deception as Stanley Kubrick, exploiting misconceptions about Kubrick's appearance and people's desire for contact with a celebrity. It features an interview with Conway from 1996 and Alexander Walker's insights, aiming for objectivity. The narrator also addresses Conway's criminal past and allegations of sexual misconduct, linked to Kubrick's name. Conway died shortly before Kubrick. Cook and Frewin later made "Colour Me Kubrick," a comedy starring John Malkovich, inspired by Conway's story.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nigel Algar
Screenplay & Story
Nigel Algar
Original Score
Richard Wagner
Original Title
The Man Who Would Be Kubrick
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
11m
Production Studios
October Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nigel Algar

Screenplay & Story

Nigel Algar

Original Score & Music

Richard Wagner

Film Editing

Cliff Homow

Producers

Paul Kerr

Department Leadership Roster

Nigel Algar

Director

Nigel Algar

Writer

Paul Kerr

Producer

Cliff Homow

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Man Who Would Be Kubrick.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Would Be Kubrick

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Man Who Would Be Kubrick about?

The documentary recounts Alan Conway's deception as Stanley Kubrick, exploiting misconceptions about Kubrick's appearance and people's desire for contact with a celebrity. It features an interview with Conway from 1996 and Alexander Walker's insights, aiming for objectivity. The narrator also addresses Conway's criminal past and allegations of sexual misconduct, linked to Kubrick's name. Conway died shortly before Kubrick. Cook and Frewin later made "Colour Me Kubrick," a comedy starring John Malkovich, inspired by Conway's story.

Who directed The Man Who Would Be Kubrick?

The Man Who Would Be Kubrick was directed by Nigel Algar.

Who stars in The Man Who Would Be Kubrick?

The principal cast of The Man Who Would Be Kubrick includes Alan Conway, Barbara Flynn, Alexander Walker, Zeb White.

When was The Man Who Would Be Kubrick released and how long is it?

The Man Who Would Be Kubrick was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 11m.

Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Would Be Kubrick?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Would Be Kubrick was composed by Richard Wagner.