A Master Builder
Synopsis
A successful, ego-maniacal architect who has spent a lifetime bullying his wife, employees and mistresses wants to make peace as his life approaches its final act.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 23, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 16, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Screenplay & Story
- Wallace Shawn
- Original Score
- Zafer Tawil, Thom O'Connor, Suzana Perić
- Original Title
- A Master Builder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- The Ibsen Project, Clinica Estetico, Scott Griffin Productions, Jacob Burns Film Center, Westward
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Demme
Wallace Shawn, Henrik Ibsen, Andre Gregory
Zafer Tawil, Thom O'Connor, Suzana Perić
Declan Quinn
Tim Squyres
Wallace Shawn, Rocco Caruso, Andre Gregory, Ron Bozman, Beau Willimon
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Demme
Director
Tim Squyres
Editor
Wallace Shawn
Producer
Rocco Caruso
Producer
Andre Gregory
Producer
Declan Quinn
Director of Photography
Wallace Shawn
Screenplay
Eran Dinur
Visual Effects Supervisor
Eugene Lee
Production Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Master Builder
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What is A Master Builder about?
A successful, ego-maniacal architect who has spent a lifetime bullying his wife, employees and mistresses wants to make peace as his life approaches its final act.
Who directed A Master Builder?
A Master Builder was directed by Jonathan Demme.
Who stars in A Master Builder?
The principal cast of A Master Builder includes Wallace Shawn, Julie Hagerty, Larry Pine, Lisa Joyce, Andre Gregory.
When was A Master Builder released and how long is it?
A Master Builder was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for A Master Builder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Master Builder was composed by Zafer Tawil, Thom O'Connor, Suzana Perić.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Master Builder?
A Master Builder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).