A Constant Forge

A Constant Forge

200 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 2000

One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes' life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," "Opening Night" and "A Woman Under the Influence."

A Constant Forge

200 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 2000

A Constant Forge
One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes' life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," "Opening Night" and "A Woman Under the Influence."
IMDb rating 7.4
Producers The Criterion Collection
Original title A Constant Forge
Directors Charles Kiselyak
Writers Charles Kiselyak

Cast

John Cassavetes

as Self (archive footage)

Seymour Cassel

as Self

Carol Kane

as Self

Jon Voight

as Self

Ben Gazzara

as Self

Peter Falk

as Self

Annette Insdorf

as Self

Sean Penn

as Self

Ray Carney

as Self

Gena Rowlands

as Self

Lelia Goldoni

as Self

John Sayles

as Self

Val Avery

as Self

Lynn Carlin

as Self

Al Ruban

as Self

Bo Harwood

as Self

Charles Durning

as Self

Tom Noonan

as Self

Lenny Citrano

as John Cassavetes' Narrative Voice (voice)