The John Garfield Story
Synopsis
This documentary looks at the life and career of John Garfield, whose career was cut short when he died at age 39. His difficult childhood in the rough neighborhoods of New York City provided the perfect background for the tough-guy roles he would play on both stage and screen.
Top Cast
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Julie Garfield
Narrator / Self
Ellen Adler
Self
Joseph Bernard
Self
Phoebe Brand
Self
Michael Coppola
Self
James Cromwell
Self
Hume Cronyn
Self
Richard Dreyfuss
Self
Danny Glover
Self
Lee Grant
Self
Harvey Keitel
Self
Norman Lloyd
Self
Patricia Neal
Self
Martin Scorsese
Self
Robert Sklar
Self
Joanne Woodward
Self
John Garfield
(archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Heeley
- Screenplay & Story
- Joan Kramer, David Heeley
- Original Title
- The John Garfield Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Top Hat Productions, Turner Classic Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Heeley
Joan Kramer, David Heeley
Scott P. Doniger
David Heeley, Joan Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
David Heeley
Director
Joan Kramer
Writer
David Heeley
Writer
David Heeley
Producer
Joan Kramer
Producer
Scott P. Doniger
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The John Garfield Story
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What is The John Garfield Story about?
This documentary looks at the life and career of John Garfield, whose career was cut short when he died at age 39. His difficult childhood in the rough neighborhoods of New York City provided the perfect background for the tough-guy roles he would play on both stage and screen.
Who directed The John Garfield Story?
The John Garfield Story was directed by David Heeley.
Who stars in The John Garfield Story?
The principal cast of The John Garfield Story includes Julie Garfield, Ellen Adler, Joseph Bernard, Phoebe Brand, Michael Coppola.
When was The John Garfield Story released and how long is it?
The John Garfield Story was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The John Garfield Story?
The John Garfield Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).