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The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera (1996)

Name: The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1996-01-17
Duration: 55 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Samuel Fuller, Tim Robbins, Jim Jarmusch, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino

The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera (1996), directed by Adam Simon, starring Samuel Fuller and Tim Robbins.

01/17/1996 BR Documentary 55m

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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.

Caroline ChampetierCinematography
Adam SimonDirector, Writer
William DiverEditing
Colin MacCabeProducer

Trivia

It premiered on January 17, 1996, a Wednesday.
It runs 0h55 — short for a feature film.
This film's quiz has 9 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosBFI, Independent Film Channel
CountriesUnited Kingdom, United States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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Caroline Champetier Cinematography
Adam Simon Director
William Diver Editing
Colin MacCabe Producer
Paula Jalfon Producer
Adam Simon Writer

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What is The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera about?

The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera: 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 reporte…

Who directed The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera?

The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera was directed by Adam Simon in 1996.

Who stars in The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera?

The cast of The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera includes Samuel Fuller, Tim Robbins, Jim Jarmusch, Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino.

How long is The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera?

The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera runs for 55 minutes, or 0h55.