A Fuller Life
Synopsis
Friends and admirers of iconoclastic film director Sam Fuller read from his memoirs in this unconventional documentary directed by Fuller's only child, Samantha.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A Fuller Life trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-03
Top Cast
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Samuel Fuller
Self
James Franco
Self - Reader (segment "Copy Boy")
Jennifer Beals
Self - Reader (segment "Crime Reporter")
Bill Duke
Self - Reader (segment "Freelance")
Wim Wenders
Self - Reader (segment "A River of Tears")
Constance Towers
Self - Reader (segment "Grab 'Em. Slap 'Em. Shake 'Em up.")
William Friedkin
Self - Reader (segment "My Ballsy Yarns")
Joe Dante
Self - Reader (segment "Sicily Black and Blue")
Mark Hamill
Self - Reader (segment "The Big Red One: Griff")
Tim Roth
Self - Reader (segment "D-Day - an Invitation to Hell")
Robert Carradine
Self - Reader (segment "The Big Red One: Zab")
Monte Hellman
Self - Reader (segment "Vision of the Impossible")
Buck Henry
Self - Reader (segment "The Pursuit of Happiness")
James Toback
Self - Reader (segment "Chaos & Bewilderment")
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samantha Fuller
- Screenplay & Story
- Samantha Fuller, Samuel Fuller
- Original Score
- Paul-Alexander Fuller
- Original Title
- A Fuller Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Chrisam Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samantha Fuller
Samantha Fuller, Samuel Fuller
Paul-Alexander Fuller
Tyler Purcell
Christa Lang, Gillian Wallace Horvat
Department Leadership Roster
Samantha Fuller
Director
Tyler Purcell
Editor
Samantha Fuller
Writer
Gillian Wallace Horvat
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Fuller Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Fuller Life about?
Friends and admirers of iconoclastic film director Sam Fuller read from his memoirs in this unconventional documentary directed by Fuller's only child, Samantha.
Who directed A Fuller Life?
A Fuller Life was directed by Samantha Fuller.
Who stars in A Fuller Life?
The principal cast of A Fuller Life includes Samuel Fuller, James Franco, Jennifer Beals, Bill Duke, Wim Wenders.
When was A Fuller Life released and how long is it?
A Fuller Life was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for A Fuller Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Fuller Life was composed by Paul-Alexander Fuller.
Is A Fuller Life based on a book or true story?
A Fuller Life is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Samuel Fuller".