The Face of Genius
Synopsis
The Face of a Genius is a 1966 American documentary film about Eugene O’Neill, produced by Alfred R. Kelman for WBZ-TV Boston. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, the first time that a film originally produced for television was recognized by the Academy as a nominee for Best Documentary Feature.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred R. Kelman
- Original Score
- Teo Macero
- Original Title
- The Face of Genius
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- WBZ Boston
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred R. Kelman
Teo Macero
Alfred R. Kelman
Department Leadership Roster
Teo Macero
Original Music Composer
Alfred R. Kelman
Director
Alfred R. Kelman
Producer
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What is The Face of Genius about?
The Face of a Genius is a 1966 American documentary film about Eugene O’Neill, produced by Alfred R. Kelman for WBZ-TV Boston. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, the first time that a film originally produced for television was recognized by the Academy as a nominee for Best Documentary Feature.
Who directed The Face of Genius?
The Face of Genius was directed by Alfred R. Kelman.
Who stars in The Face of Genius?
The principal cast of The Face of Genius includes Eugene O'Neill, Jason Robards, Brooks Atkinson, Arthur Miller, José Quintero.
When was The Face of Genius released and how long is it?
The Face of Genius was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Face of Genius?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Face of Genius was composed by Teo Macero.