The Devil and Daniel Johnston
Synopsis
This 2005 documentary film chronicles the life of Daniel Johnston, a manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist, from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his mental illness and how it manifested itself in demonic self-obsession.
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the devil and daniel johnston
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-08-14
Top Cast
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Daniel Johnston
Self
Bill Johnston
Self
Margie Johnston
Self
Mabel Johnston
Self
Jeff Tartakov
Self
Kathy McCarty
Self
Dick Johnston
Self
Laurie Allen
Self
Sally Johnston Reid
Self
Gibby Haynes
Self
Brian Beattie
Self
David Fair
Self
Jad Fair
Self
Jason Nightmare
Self
Thurston Moore
Self
Louis Black
Self
Ken Lieck
Self
Don Goede
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 24, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Feuerzeig
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Feuerzeig
- Original Score
- Daniel Johnston
- Original Title
- The Devil and Daniel Johnston
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Complex Corporation, This is that
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Feuerzeig
Jeff Feuerzeig
Daniel Johnston
Fortunato Procopio
Tyler Hubby
Henry S. Rosenthal, Ted Hope
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Feuerzeig
Director
Robert Rossello
Visual Effects Supervisor
Henry S. Rosenthal
Producer
Jeff Feuerzeig
Writer
Tyler Hubby
Editor
Fortunato Procopio
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil and Daniel Johnston
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What is The Devil and Daniel Johnston about?
This 2005 documentary film chronicles the life of Daniel Johnston, a manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist, from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his mental illness and how it manifested itself in demonic self-obsession.
Who directed The Devil and Daniel Johnston?
The Devil and Daniel Johnston was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig.
Who stars in The Devil and Daniel Johnston?
The principal cast of The Devil and Daniel Johnston includes Daniel Johnston, Bill Johnston, Margie Johnston, Mabel Johnston, Jeff Tartakov.
When was The Devil and Daniel Johnston released and how long is it?
The Devil and Daniel Johnston was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil and Daniel Johnston?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil and Daniel Johnston was composed by Daniel Johnston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil and Daniel Johnston?
The Devil and Daniel Johnston holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).