American Cinema (1995– )

Stars:

John Lithgow, Joe Morton, Kathryn Bigelow

Cast

Series cast summary:
John Lithgow	...	Himself - Host (13 episodes, 1995)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

film making

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 January 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amerikansk films historie

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Black and White Color

User Reviews

An ideal primer for film lovers

The ten-part "American Cinema" is a superb tutorial for movie fans who want to acquire a deeper understanding of the history, development, techniques, and genres of the USA's best export. It richly employs first-person interviews with modern directors, producers, screenwriters, cinematographers, actors, and a slew of other movie craftsmen. Each one- hour episode is liberally seasoned with film clips and includes archival interviews with dozens of the late greats of the first half of this century. Standout episodes include "The Hollywood Style" and "The Studio System." Every self-labeled movie buff should watch this fine series.