Summaries

In a documentary about Samuel Fuller, the spectator gets different impressions about the Hollywood director and his films. The film is divided into the three sections: The Typewriter, the Rifle and the Movie Camera. The first segment covers Fuller's past as a newsman where he began as a copy boy and ended as a reporter. Part two describes Fuller's experiences in World War II, in which he participated as a soldier. The last section focuses on Fuller as director. Tim Robbins interviews Samuel Fuller revealing the director's own memories and impressions. Beside the interview, Jim Jarmusch, Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino accompany the documentary with their comments.—Gerhard Windecker <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • independent film
  • filmmaking
Genres
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Jan 16, 1996
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies British Film Institute (BFI) Independent Film Channel (IFC)

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Tech specs

Runtime 55m
Color Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

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