Auto Focus
“A day without sex is a day wasted.”
Synopsis
A successful TV star during the 1960s, former "Hogan's Heroes" actor Bob Crane projects a wholesome family-man image, but this front masks his persona as a sex addict who records and photographs his many encounters with women, often with the help of his seedy friend, John Henry Carpenter. This biographical drama reveals how Crane's double life takes its toll on him and his family, and ultimately contributes to his death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-14
Top Cast
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Greg Kinnear
Bob Crane
Willem Dafoe
John Carpenter
Rita Wilson
Anne Crane
Maria Bello
Patricia Olson / Patrica Crane
Ron Leibman
Lenny
Kurt Fuller
Werner Klemperer
Ed Begley Jr.
Mel Rosen
Michael E. Rodgers
Richard Dawson
Michael McKean
Video Executive
Christopher Neiman
Robert Clary
Bruce Solomon
Edward H. Feldman
Lyle Kanouse
John Banner
DonnaMarie Recco
Melissa / Mistress Victoria
Cheryl Lynn Bowers
Cynthia Lynn
Don McManus
Priest
Sarah Uhrich
Victoria Berry
Amanda Niles
Cocktail Waitress
Kelly Packard
Dawson's Blond
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 18, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.29x
-$4.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Graysmith, Michael Gerbosi
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Original Title
- Auto Focus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Propaganda Films, Good Machine, Focus Puller Inc., Sony Pictures Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
Robert Graysmith, Michael Gerbosi
Angelo Badalamenti
Fred Murphy
Kristina Boden
Alicia Allain, James Schamus, Scott Alexander, Rick Hess, Patrick Dollard
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Schrader
Director
Ziad Seirafi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Gerbosi
Writer
Kristina Boden
Editor
Alicia Allain
Producer
Scott Alexander
Producer
Patrick Dollard
Producer
Todd Rosken
Producer
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
Larry Karaszewski
Producer
James Chinlund
Production Design
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Auto Focus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Auto Focus about?
A successful TV star during the 1960s, former "Hogan's Heroes" actor Bob Crane projects a wholesome family-man image, but this front masks his persona as a sex addict who records and photographs his many encounters with women, often with the help of his seedy friend, John Henry Carpenter. This biographical drama reveals how Crane's double life takes its toll on him and his family, and ultimately contributes to his death.
Who directed Auto Focus?
Auto Focus was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in Auto Focus?
The principal cast of Auto Focus includes Greg Kinnear, Willem Dafoe, Rita Wilson, Maria Bello, Ron Leibman.
When was Auto Focus released and how long is it?
Auto Focus was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Auto Focus?
Auto Focus had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $2.1M at the worldwide box office (0.29 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Auto Focus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Auto Focus was composed by Angelo Badalamenti.
Is Auto Focus based on a book or true story?
Auto Focus is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Robert Graysmith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Auto Focus?
Auto Focus holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).