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IMDb198858mUnited States of America

Frank Gehry: The Formative Years

“Narrated by the architect himself, Frank Gehry: The Formative Years explores his long standing career and unique eye.”

Synopsis

Narrated by the architect himself, Frank Gehry: The Formative Years explores his long standing career and unique eye. The film looks at a number of Gehry's projects from private homes to complex public institutions, all of which echo his experimental style and vision. Works such as The Norton House, The Aerospace Museum and Loyola Law School demonstrate Gehry's eccentric and distinctive touch. The Formative Years is a survey of his beginnings when Gehry experimented with his own house in Santa Monica, giving him notoriety in the architecture scene.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 6, 1988

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Blackwood
Original Title
Frank Gehry: The Formative Years
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
58m
Production Studios
Michael Blackwood Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Blackwood

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Blackwood

Michael Blackwood

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Frank Gehry: The Formative Years.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Frank Gehry: The Formative Years

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Frank Gehry: The Formative Years about?

Narrated by the architect himself, Frank Gehry: The Formative Years explores his long standing career and unique eye. The film looks at a number of Gehry's projects from private homes to complex public institutions, all of which echo his experimental style and vision. Works such as The Norton House, The Aerospace Museum and Loyola Law School demonstrate Gehry's eccentric and distinctive touch. The Formative Years is a survey of his beginnings when Gehry experimented with his own house in Santa Monica, giving him notoriety in the architecture scene.

Who directed Frank Gehry: The Formative Years?

Frank Gehry: The Formative Years was directed by Michael Blackwood.

Who stars in Frank Gehry: The Formative Years?

The principal cast of Frank Gehry: The Formative Years includes Billy Al Bengston, Ron Davis, Kurt Forster, Kenneth Frampton, Frank Gehry.

When was Frank Gehry: The Formative Years released and how long is it?

Frank Gehry: The Formative Years was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 58m.