Directed by Alan Smithee
Synopsis
This documentary on the elusive director Alan Smithee was first shown on the American Movie Classics (AMC) cable channel. We learn where the name came from and why the Directors Guild of America (DGA) first allowed his name to be used on Richard Widmark's western Death of a Gunfighter. The film follows the numerous problems that director Tony Kaye had during the production and post-production of the film American History X and why the DGA refused to allow Alan Smithee to be credited for that film.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesli Klainberg
- Original Score
- Douglas J. Cuomo
- Original Title
- Directed by Alan Smithee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Winstar Productions, Orchard Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesli Klainberg
Douglas J. Cuomo
George O'Donnell
Julie Goldman, Caroline Stevens, Maia Harris, Lesli Klainberg, Marc Juris
Department Leadership Roster
Lesli Klainberg
Director
Maia Harris
Producer
Lesli Klainberg
Producer
George O'Donnell
Editor
Douglas J. Cuomo
Original Music Composer
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What is Directed by Alan Smithee about?
This documentary on the elusive director Alan Smithee was first shown on the American Movie Classics (AMC) cable channel. We learn where the name came from and why the Directors Guild of America (DGA) first allowed his name to be used on Richard Widmark's western Death of a Gunfighter. The film follows the numerous problems that director Tony Kaye had during the production and post-production of the film American History X and why the DGA refused to allow Alan Smithee to be credited for that film.
Who directed Directed by Alan Smithee?
Directed by Alan Smithee was directed by Lesli Klainberg.
Who stars in Directed by Alan Smithee?
The principal cast of Directed by Alan Smithee includes Dan Bucatinsky.
When was Directed by Alan Smithee released and how long is it?
Directed by Alan Smithee was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Directed by Alan Smithee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Directed by Alan Smithee was composed by Douglas J. Cuomo.