In Search of Hart Crane
Synopsis
Produced and directed by Hurwitz for National Educational Television (precursor of PBS), Hurwitz uses biographer and Columbia professor, John Unterecker, to help him look for the poet, Hart Crane, in his work and in the memories of many of his contemporaries. In Search of Hart Crane, 1966, is one of the very first interview-driven documentaries and is still a masterpiece of the literary documentary film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo Hurwitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Hurwitz
- Original Title
- In Search of Hart Crane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- NET
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo Hurwitz
Leo Hurwitz
Manfred Kirchheimer
Leo Hurwitz
Department Leadership Roster
Leo Hurwitz
Director
Leo Hurwitz
Writer
Leo Hurwitz
Producer
Manfred Kirchheimer
Director of Photography
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What is In Search of Hart Crane about?
Produced and directed by Hurwitz for National Educational Television (precursor of PBS), Hurwitz uses biographer and Columbia professor, John Unterecker, to help him look for the poet, Hart Crane, in his work and in the memories of many of his contemporaries. In Search of Hart Crane, 1966, is one of the very first interview-driven documentaries and is still a masterpiece of the literary documentary film.
Who directed In Search of Hart Crane?
In Search of Hart Crane was directed by Leo Hurwitz.
Who stars in In Search of Hart Crane?
The principal cast of In Search of Hart Crane includes Gary Merrill, Charmion von Wiegand, Gorham B. Munson, Samuel Loveman, William Lescaze.
When was In Search of Hart Crane released and how long is it?
In Search of Hart Crane was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.