John Ford: The Man Who Invented America
John Ford : l'homme qui inventa l'Amérique
Synopsis
Over a 50-year career and more than a hundred movies, filmmaker John Ford (1894-1973) forged the legend of the Far West. By giving a face to the underprivileged, from humble cowboys to persecuted minorities, he revealed like no one else the great social divisions that existed and still exist in the United States. More than four decades after his death, what remains of his legacy and humanistic values in the memory of those who love his work?
Top Cast
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Jean-Christophe Klotz
Self - Narrator (voice)
Joseph McBride
Self - Biographer
Cécile Gornet
Self - Philosopher
Michel Cieutat
Self - Film Historian
Jennifer Ortiz
Self - Cattle Rancher
Fermin Ortiz
Self - Cattle Rancher
Nancy Schoenberger
Self - American Literature Professor
Dan Ford
Self - Grandson
Angelo Baca
Self - Filmmaker
Chale Nafus
Self - Film Historian
John Ford
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
John Wayne
Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Victor McLaglen
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Henry Fonda
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Christophe Klotz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Christophe Klotz, François Bringer
- Original Score
- Jean-Christophe Klotz
- Original Title
- John Ford : l'homme qui inventa l'Amérique
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Hauteville Productions, ARTE, TCM Cinéma, RTS, TCM España, RTP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Jean-Christophe Klotz, François Bringer
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Alberto Marquardt, Olivier Raffet
Pascal Ariel, Jean-Baptiste Morin
Guillaume Allary, Karina Si Ahmed
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Original Music Composer
Alberto Marquardt
Director of Photography
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Writer
Olivier Raffet
Director of Photography
Pascal Ariel
Editor
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Director
Jean-Baptiste Morin
Editor
Guillaume Allary
Producer
Karina Si Ahmed
Producer
François Bringer
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Ford: The Man Who Invented America
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What is John Ford: The Man Who Invented America about?
Over a 50-year career and more than a hundred movies, filmmaker John Ford (1894-1973) forged the legend of the Far West. By giving a face to the underprivileged, from humble cowboys to persecuted minorities, he revealed like no one else the great social divisions that existed and still exist in the United States. More than four decades after his death, what remains of his legacy and humanistic values in the memory of those who love his work?
Who directed John Ford: The Man Who Invented America?
John Ford: The Man Who Invented America was directed by Jean-Christophe Klotz.
Who stars in John Ford: The Man Who Invented America?
The principal cast of John Ford: The Man Who Invented America includes Jean-Christophe Klotz, Joseph McBride, Cécile Gornet, Michel Cieutat, Jennifer Ortiz.
When was John Ford: The Man Who Invented America released and how long is it?
John Ford: The Man Who Invented America was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for John Ford: The Man Who Invented America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Ford: The Man Who Invented America was composed by Jean-Christophe Klotz.