The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera

The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera

1996
55m
6.4

6.4/10

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Documentary
Overview

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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
BFI Independent Film Channel
Production Countries
United Kingdom United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

journalist war correspondent biography

Quick Facts

Release Date June 28, 1996
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0118004

Cast

Samuel Fuller
Samuel Fuller

Self

Tim Robbins
Tim Robbins

Self

Jim Jarmusch
Jim Jarmusch

Self

Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese

Self

Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino

Self

Key Crew

Adam Simon
Director
Adam Simon
Writer
Paula Jalfon
Producer
Colin MacCabe
Producer
Tim Robbins
Executive Producer