The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo
Synopsis
Cinematographer John A. Alonzo was one of the driving creative forces in the resurgence of expressionistic American movies of the late 1960s and '70s. Director Axel Schill's documentary explores Alonzo's work on key films of that era and beyond. Clips from Chinatown, Scarface, Internal Affairs and other movies accompany interviews with stars such as Richard Dreyfuss, Sally Field and contemporary cinematographer Haskell Wexler.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Axel Schill
- Screenplay & Story
- Axel Schill, Stephanie Bahr
- Original Title
- The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Axel Schill
Axel Schill, Stephanie Bahr
Volker Gläser
Volker Gläser
Department Leadership Roster
Axel Schill
Writer
Axel Schill
Director
Stephanie Bahr
Writer
Volker Gläser
Director of Photography
Volker Gläser
Editor
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What is The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo about?
Cinematographer John A. Alonzo was one of the driving creative forces in the resurgence of expressionistic American movies of the late 1960s and '70s. Director Axel Schill's documentary explores Alonzo's work on key films of that era and beyond. Clips from Chinatown, Scarface, Internal Affairs and other movies accompany interviews with stars such as Richard Dreyfuss, Sally Field and contemporary cinematographer Haskell Wexler.
Who directed The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo?
The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo was directed by Axel Schill.
Who stars in The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo?
The principal cast of The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo includes John A. Alonzo, Michael Crichton, Richard Dreyfuss, Roger Ebert, Sally Field.
When was The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo released and how long is it?
The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.