A Constant Forge
“The Life and Art of John Cassavetes”
Synopsis
One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes' life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," "Opening Night" and "A Woman Under the Influence."
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John Cassavetes
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Seymour Cassel
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Carol Kane
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Jon Voight
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Ben Gazzara
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Peter Falk
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Annette Insdorf
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Sean Penn
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Ray Carney
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Gena Rowlands
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Lelia Goldoni
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John Sayles
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Peter Bogdanovich
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Val Avery
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Lynn Carlin
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Al Ruban
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Julian Schlossberg
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John A. Gallagher
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Kiselyak
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kiselyak
- Original Score
- Bo Harwood
- Original Title
- A Constant Forge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Kiselyak
Charles Kiselyak
Bo Harwood
Denise Cochran
Jim McGowan, Charles Kiselyak, Denise Cochran
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Kiselyak
Director
Charles Kiselyak
Writer
Bo Harwood
Original Music Composer
Charles Kiselyak
Producer
Denise Cochran
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Constant Forge about?
One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes' life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," "Opening Night" and "A Woman Under the Influence."
Who directed A Constant Forge?
A Constant Forge was directed by Charles Kiselyak.
Who stars in A Constant Forge?
The principal cast of A Constant Forge includes John Cassavetes, Seymour Cassel, Carol Kane, Jon Voight, Ben Gazzara.
When was A Constant Forge released and how long is it?
A Constant Forge was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 3h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for A Constant Forge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Constant Forge was composed by Bo Harwood.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Constant Forge?
A Constant Forge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).