Documentary Shorts
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1. The S from Hell (2010)
9 min | Documentary, Short, Horror
THE S FROM HELL is a short documentary-cum-horror film about the scariest corporate symbol in history - The 1964 Screen Gems logo, aka 'The S From Hell.' Built around interviews with ... See full summary »
Director: Rodney Ascher | Stars: Angelina Bryan, Jacob Bryan, John S. Flack, David Leggett
Votes: 209
3. Inside 'Live and Let Die' (1999 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
The making of the film that launched Roger Moore's career as James Bond.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Tom Mankiewicz, Guy Hamilton, Roger Moore
Votes: 197
4. Inside 'the Living Daylights' (2000 Video)
36 min | Documentary, Short
The making of the film that introduced Timothy Dalton as James Bond, who gave Bond a darker edge for a new generation.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Dana Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson, Patrick Macnee, John Glen
Votes: 153
5. For God's Sake, Get Out! (2005 Video)
21 min | Documentary, Short, Horror
Brand new documentary of all things Amityville. Focuses on the making of the first film and features Kdder and Brolin reminiscing about their experiences of making the film.
Director: Greg Carson | Stars: Margot Kidder, James Brolin
Votes: 44
6. Scarface: Creating (2003 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
An inside look at the making of Brian De Palma's immortal classic Scarface (1983), with details about the shooting of important sequences and its important cultural legacy it left in cinema... See full summary »
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Brian De Palma, Martin Bregman, Oliver Stone, John A. Alonzo
Votes: 127
7. The Making of 'Carlito's Way' (2003 Video)
35 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Edwin Torres, Martin Bregman, David Koepp, Brian De Palma
Votes: 207
8. Django: The One and Only (2003 Video)
13 min | Documentary, Short
The making of the film Django (1966) is described by its star, Franco Nero, and assistant director Ruggero Deodato.
Director: David Gregory | Stars: Franco Nero, Ruggero Deodato
Votes: 9
9. Inside 'A View to a Kill' (2000 Video)
37 min | Documentary, Short
The making of the film that would turn out to be Roger Moore's last outing as James Bond.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Albert R. Broccoli, Rosemary Lord, Michael G. Wilson, Richard Maibaum
Votes: 146
10. Inside 'The Man with the Golden Gun' (2000 Video)
31 min | Documentary, Short
The trials, tribulations, and fond memories of creating Roger Moore's second James Bond film, which immediately followed the success of Live and Let Die (1973).
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Roger Moore, Charles Juroe, Peter Murton
Votes: 159
11. Inside 'Octopussy' (2000 Video)
33 min | Documentary, Short
With news of a rival James Bond film by the name of Never Say Never Again (1983), the official 007 filmmakers from Eon Productions sought to make Octopussy (1983), their thirteenth Bond film, their biggest spy adventure yet.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Michael G. Wilson, John Glen, Tom Pevsner
Votes: 151
12. Inside 'from Russia with Love' (2000 Video)
33 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary telling all things Bond; from the genesis of the film, to its production, various parties involved reminisce.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Peter R. Hunt, Aliza Gur, Martine Beswick
Votes: 173
13. Hell Hath No Fury (1999 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
The making of the film "The Outlaw Josey Wales" featuring film footage, behind the scenes footage, and current interviews with the cast.
Director: Gary Finlan | Stars: John Milius, Clint Eastwood, Bill McKinney, Sam Bottoms
Votes: 87
14. Dirty Harry: The Original (2001 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
A look at the making of the Dirty Harry series.
Director: Jerry Hogrewe | Stars: Robert Urich, Clint Eastwood, John Milius, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Votes: 219
15. The Making of 'GoldenEye': A Video Journal (1999 Video)
15 min | Documentary, Short
Short made for DVD video documentary including interview and behind the scenes footage from the James Bond movie GoldenEye (1995).
Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Martin Campbell, Robbie Coltrane, Simon Crane
Votes: 50
16. A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry (2008 Video)
24 min | Documentary, Short
Filmmakers, social scientists and authors take a provocative look at the moral, political and ethical themes of the Dirty Harry films.
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Shane Black, Jay Cocks, Tyne Daly, Peter Hyams
Votes: 56
17. The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry (2008 Video)
26 min | Documentary, Short
An in-depth look at Dirty Harry (1971), featuring interviews with such film artists as Michael Madsen, 'Hal Holbrook', John Milius, 'Shane Black' and John Badham.
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Joe Carnahan, David Ayer, Shane Black, Michael Madsen
Votes: 59
18. The Craft of Dirty Harry (2008 Video)
22 min | Documentary, Short
A homage to the cinematographers, composers, editors and other collaborators who helped make the Dirty Harry series unforgettable.
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Clint Eastwood, David Ayer, John Badham, George Gallo
Votes: 37
19. The Business End: Violence in Cinema (2008 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in movies and its effect on the audience.
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Peter Hyams, Richard Rhodes, Reni Santoni
Votes: 46
20. The Evolution of Clint Eastwood (2008 Video)
26 min | Documentary, Short
Follow Eastwood's career from television star to matinee idol to Oscar-winning director in this wide-ranging documentary.
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Michael Madsen, Hal Holbrook, Allen Hughes
Votes: 52
21. The Making of 'Back to the Future' (1985 TV Short)
14 min | Documentary, Short
Behind-the-scenes look at Back to the Future (1985).
Director: Les Mayfield | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Bob Gale, Huey Lewis, Lawrence G. Paull
Votes: 149
22. The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy (1990 TV Short)
Unrated | 21 min | Documentary, Short
A peek behind-the-scenes at the making of the "Back to the Future" trilogy.
Director: Peyton Reed | Stars: Kirk Cameron, Michael J. Fox, Robert Zemeckis, Tom Wilson
Votes: 348
23. The House Is Innocent (2015)
13 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Tom and Barbara's new home has a notorious past and it's going to take more than a fresh coat of paint to whitewash its macabre history.
Director: Nicholas Coles | Stars: John Cabrera, Barbara Holmes, Derek Sandoval, Tom Williams
Votes: 51
24. My Dead Dad's Porno Tapes (2018)
14 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
A short documentary that follows director Charlie Tyrell as he tries to uncover a better understanding of his deceased father through the random objects he inherited, including a pile of VHS dirty movies.
Director: Charlie Tyrell | Star: David Wain
Votes: 385
25. Heavy Metal Parking Lot (1986 Video)
Not Rated | 17 min | Documentary, Short, Music
A look at the wild scene outside a Judas Priest concert.
Directors: John Heyn, Jeff Krulik | Stars: John Cloud Jr., Judas Priest
Votes: 1,547
26. The Making of 'Back to the Future II' (1989 Video)
7 min | Short
Stars: Rick Carter, Michael J. Fox, Bob Gale, Lea Thompson
Votes: 30
27. The Making of 'Back to the Future III' (1990 TV Short)
8 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Michael J. Fox, Bob Gale, Mary Steenburgen, Tom Wilson
Votes: 33
28. Inside 'for Your Eyes Only' (2000 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
After the success of the space hit Moonraker (1979), the cast and crew of the next 007 film sought to bring Bond back to his roots and modify the tone of the series.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Michael G. Wilson, John Glen, Arthur Wooster
Votes: 142
29. On the Scene with the Ghostbusters (1984 TV Short)
10 min | Documentary, Short
A behind-the-scenes look at the supernatural comedy Ghostbusters (1984) and some of the special effects that it contains.
Director: Chris Arnold | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, John DeCuir, Rick Moranis, Bill Murray
Votes: 81
30. Flesh + Steel: The Making of 'RoboCop' (2001 Video)
37 min | Documentary, Short
A look behind the scenes at the making of this science fiction classic about a policeman killed in the line of duty, only to be reborn as a half-man, half-machine supercop. Includes ... See full summary »
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Paul Sammon, Jost Vacano, Paul Verhoeven, Edward Neumeier
Votes: 188
31. Behind the Scenes with 'Goldfinger' (1995 Video)
26 min | Documentary, Short
This documentary takes viewers on a wild ride through the making of Goldfinger!
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Sean Connery, Stanley Sopel, Guy Hamilton
Votes: 229
32. Inside 'Dr. No' (2000 Video)
42 min | Documentary, Short
An original documentary on the making of the first James Bond film.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, David V. Picker, Dana Broccoli, Steven Saltzman
Votes: 219
33. Inside 'the Spy Who Loved Me' (2000 Video)
41 min | Documentary, Short
The making of Roger Moore's third film as James Bond, often regarded as his best, and the first time Albert R. Broccoli served as sole producer.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Albert R. Broccoli, Steven Saltzman, Dana Broccoli
Votes: 155
34. I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale (2009)
Not Rated | 39 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
A portrait of the acting craft of John Cazale and a tour through the movies that defined a generation.
Director: Richard Shepard | Stars: John Cazale, Steve Buscemi, Sam Rockwell, Al Pacino
Votes: 1,961
35. Double-O Stunts (2000 Video)
29 min | Documentary, Short
A look at the greatest stunts and stunt performers in the Bond films.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Marie Clairu, Richard Graydon, George Leech, Martin Grace
Votes: 111
36. Inside 'Licence to Kill' (2000 Video)
31 min | Documentary, Short
The making of the 007 film that raised the stakes - James Bond becoming a rogue agent.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, John Glen, Michael G. Wilson, Peter Lamont
Votes: 203
37. Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond (2000 TV Movie)
44 min | Documentary
Documentary on Albert R. "Cubby" Broccoli and his involvement with the James Bond movies.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Barbara Broccoli, Donald Zec, James D'Orta
Votes: 132
38. Terence Young: Bond Vivant (2000 Video)
16 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary on the career of director Terence Young.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Richard Graydon, Michael G. Wilson, Ursula Andress, Peter R. Hunt
Votes: 108
39. Inside 'Moonraker' (2000 Video)
42 min | Documentary, Short
The making of the James Bond film that sought to bring 007 into space, after recent science fiction film successes like Star Wars (1977).
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Albert R. Broccoli, Christopher Wood, Michael G. Wilson
Votes: 143
40. Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever' (2000 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
The making of the film that saw the return of Sean Connery as James Bond, but for the last time from Eon Productions.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, David V. Picker, Guy Hamilton, Dana Broccoli
Votes: 172
41. The Men Behind the Mayhem: The Special Effects of James Bond (2000 Video)
18 min | Documentary, Short
From Dr. No (1962) to The World is Not Enough (1999), a look at the special effects in the James Bond films, and the wizardry that made them possible and some of the best in the business.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Marie Clairu, Maud Adams, Tanya Roberts, Jill St. John
Votes: 77
42. Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000 Video)
22 min | Documentary, Short
A look at the Oscar-winning production designer.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Charles Juroe, Roger Moore, David V. Picker, Robin Browne
Votes: 122
43. Designing Bond: Peter Lamont (2000 Video)
21 min | Documentary, Short
The legacy left behind on the James Bond films from art director Peter Lamont.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Roger Moore, Barbara Broccoli, Vijay Amritraj, Alec Mills
Votes: 80
44. Inside 'You Only Live Twice' (2000 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
The making of the James Bond film that saw Sean Connery's fifth run as 007, and the surprising near life-altering experiences that occurred for the cast and crew behind the scenes.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Ken Adam, Lewis Gilbert, Peter R. Hunt
Votes: 149
45. Inside Q's Lab (2000 Video)
10 min | Documentary, Short
The gadgets of 007.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Marie Clairu, Desmond Llewelyn, Charles Juroe, Lewis Gilbert
Votes: 118
46. Silhouettes: The James Bond Titles (2000 Video)
23 min | Documentary, Short, Music
The making of the iconic James Bond film series title sequences, most notably a look at Maurice Binder and how his work continues to inspire the franchise and its future.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Roger Moore, Ken Adam, Daniel Kleinman
Votes: 134
47. The Bond Sound: The Music of 007 (2000 Video)
21 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Documentary discussing the many songs featured in the James Bond films.
Director: John Cork | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Monty Norman, Byron Lee, John Barry
Votes: 179
48. Harry Saltzman: Showman (2000 Video)
27 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Director: John Cork | Stars: Marie Clairu, Steven Saltzman, George Lazenby, Simon Raven
Votes: 129
49. Ian Fleming: 007's Creator (2000 Video)
Unrated | 44 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Director: John Cork | Stars: Ian Fleming, Patrick Macnee, Andrew Lycett, Kate Grimond
Votes: 131
50. The Making of 'the World Is Not Enough' (1999 Video)
15 min | Short, Reality-TV
Documentary about the making of the 1999 installment in the James Bond series, The World is Not Enough.
Stars: Leanza Cornett, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Apted, Sophie Marceau
Votes: 112
51. Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's Straw Dogs (2007 Video)
38 min | Documentary, Short
A look behind the scenes of Sam Peckinpah's 1971 film STRAW DOGS.
Director: Mike Siegel | Stars: R.G. Armstrong, Ernest Borgnine, Susan George, Katherine Haber
Votes: 31
52. 6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park (2011 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 42 min | Documentary, Comedy
A look at the making of South Park: HUMANCENTiPAD (2011).
Director: Arthur Bradford | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Anne Garefino, Frank C. Agnone II
Votes: 3,198
53. 2001: The Making of a Myth (2001 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
The geniality of the mythical Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" is explored and debated here by scholars, author Arthur C. Clarke and some members of the cast and crew who were ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Joyce | Stars: James Cameron, Arthur C. Clarke, Con Pederson, Douglas Trumbull
Votes: 678
54. Journey's End: The Saga of Star Trek - The Next Generation (1994 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary
Your destination: the 24th century. Your mission: to voyage where few have gone before--behind the scenes of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Join Jonathan Frakes, Next Generation's ... See full summary »
Director: Donald R. Beck | Stars: Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart, Denise Crosby, LeVar Burton
Votes: 321
55. Interview with a Serial Killer (2008 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 44 min | Documentary, Crime
In this jailhouse interview, Arthur Shawcross, the Genesee River Killer, shares candid details of his crimes and his surprising family bonds.
Director: Christopher Martin | Stars: Augustine Capone, Maggie Deming, Paul Dierdorf, Lynde Johnston
Votes: 649
56. ETs Among Us 5: Binary Code - Secret Messages from the Cosmos (with Linda Moulton Howe) (2020)
20 min | Documentary, Short
Peabody award-winning journalist Linda Moulton Howe analyzes parallel binary code warnings from UFOs 35 years apart. In 1980, a military officer in Bentwaters Air Force base (Britain) ... See full summary »
Director: Cybela Clare | Stars: Cybela Clare, Linda Moulton Howe
Votes: 62
57. Passion & Poetry: Sam's Killer Elite (2013 Video)
28 min | Short, Fantasy
A documentary about Sam Peckinpah's 1975 feature film The Killer Elite.
Director: Mike Siegel | Stars: Katherine Haber, Bo Hopkins, Sam Peckinpah, Isela Vega
Votes: 8
58. Spectrum: A Story of the Mind (2015)
24 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
A Documentary about Autism and Sensory Perception
Votes: 25
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