Monte Hellman - American Auteur
Synopsis
"This documentary persuasively positions cult figure Monte Hellman as emblematic of an entire generation of American directors. From UCLA film school and Roger Corman hireling to working with Jack Nicholson and independent filmmaking in the 1970s, to his subsequent retreat from directing, Hellman's career illustrates the ups and downs of an artist working in a medium where the lines between art and commerce are often blurred."
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Hickenlooper
- Original Title
- Monte Hellman - American Auteur
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Hickenlooper
Department Leadership Roster
George Hickenlooper
Director
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What is Monte Hellman - American Auteur about?
"This documentary persuasively positions cult figure Monte Hellman as emblematic of an entire generation of American directors. From UCLA film school and Roger Corman hireling to working with Jack Nicholson and independent filmmaking in the 1970s, to his subsequent retreat from directing, Hellman's career illustrates the ups and downs of an artist working in a medium where the lines between art and commerce are often blurred."
Who directed Monte Hellman - American Auteur?
Monte Hellman - American Auteur was directed by George Hickenlooper.
Who stars in Monte Hellman - American Auteur?
The principal cast of Monte Hellman - American Auteur includes Not specified.
When was Monte Hellman - American Auteur released and how long is it?
Monte Hellman - American Auteur was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 14m.