John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows
Synopsis
John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows is the first documentary ever made about one of Hollywood’s most prolific yet forgotten filmmakers, John Villiers Farrow (1904 -1963). Part mystery, part biography, part film noir – the documentary follows the stranger than fiction story of this Australian born, Oscar-winning filmmaker. As one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic f igures, Farrow was the director of some 50 films; a sailor, a poet, a war hero, best-selling author, a religious scholar, a family man and a philanderer – a man who lived many lives – yet who left behind no memoirs, no interviews and no archival footage – and who today is only a shadow in the pages of film history.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Gonzalez, Frans Vandenburg
- Original Score
- Sam Petty
- Original Title
- John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Third Street Steps Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Gonzalez, Frans Vandenburg
Sam Petty
Antoinette Ford, Walter McIntosh
Claude Gonzalez, Frans Vandenburg
Department Leadership Roster
Antoinette Ford
Editor
Walter McIntosh
Editor
Claude Gonzalez
Director
Claude Gonzalez
Producer
Frans Vandenburg
Director
Frans Vandenburg
Producer
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What is John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows about?
John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows is the first documentary ever made about one of Hollywood’s most prolific yet forgotten filmmakers, John Villiers Farrow (1904 -1963). Part mystery, part biography, part film noir – the documentary follows the stranger than fiction story of this Australian born, Oscar-winning filmmaker. As one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic f igures, Farrow was the director of some 50 films; a sailor, a poet, a war hero, best-selling author, a religious scholar, a family man and a philanderer – a man who lived many lives – yet who left behind no memoirs, no interviews and no archival footage – and who today is only a shadow in the pages of film history.
Who directed John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows?
John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows was directed by Claude Gonzalez, Frans Vandenburg.
Who stars in John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows?
The principal cast of John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows includes Margaret Pomeranz, David Stratton, Phillip Noyce, Philippe Mora.
When was John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows released and how long is it?
John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows was composed by Sam Petty.