Frazetta: Painting with Fire (2003)

For over 50 years, Frank Frazetta dominated the art world with his images of fierce warriors, helpless princesses, and fantastical creatures set in the most lavish landscapes. His impact ... See full summary »

Director:

Lance Laspina

Stars:

Eleanor Frazetta, Frank Frazetta, Heidi Frazetta

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Cast

Credited cast:
Eleanor Frazetta	...	Herself
Frank Frazetta	...	Himself
Heidi Frazetta	...	Herself
Forrest J Ackerman	...	Himself
Simon Bisley	...	Himself
John Buscema	...	Himself
Glenn Danzig	...	Himself
Bo Derek	...	Herself
Kevin Eastman	...	Himself
Joe Jusko	...	Himself
Dave Stevens	...	Himself
Al Williamson	...	Himself
David Winiewicz	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Neal Adams	...	Himself
Ralph Bakshi	...	Himself

Storyline

For over 50 years, Frank Frazetta dominated the art world with his images of fierce warriors, helpless princesses, and fantastical creatures set in the most lavish landscapes. His impact upon the worlds of fantasy art and film was unparalleled, and it can be seen to this day in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Amazingly, he managed to do this while nearly dying because of an undiagnosed thyroid condition. Even more astonishing was his ability to survive six strokes, which forced him to switch from drawing with his right hand to drawing with his left hand. The film documents the life and work of this legendary fantasy artist while exploring the universal theme of inspiration. Visual effects are used in a very unique way to bring his paintings to life. And when you combine this technique with an outstanding original score, it makes for a very original documentary. Bo Derek, Ralph Bakshi, John Milius, Glenn Danzig, and Forrest Ackerman are just a few of the people who appear in this ...

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Plot Keywords:

art | artist | painter | barbarian | pop art | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 May 2003 (USA)

Filming Locations:

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinemachine, Dark Kingdom Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

After the credits there is a brief skit showing Ralph Bakshi pretending to steal a painting hidden under his shirt.

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Connections

Features Fire and Ice (1983)

User Reviews

His paintings are detailed, striking, and most importantly, alive.

This is a documentary about Frank Frazetta, the great artist behind the famous Conan book covers and other such fantasy imagery. I'm sure most everyone has seen some of his work whether they've realized it or not, or at least saw some pieces that were influenced by him, of which there are many. His paintings are detailed, striking, and most importantly, alive. The film covers nearly all aspects of Frazetta's life, from his childhood where his talents were already becoming realized, to his family life, to his health problems in later years that forced him to learn to draw with his left hand. It's all pretty interesting, especially if you like his kind of artwork. Catch this documentary showing on either IFC or better yet, get the DVD, which was included with the release of Fire and Ice. The commentary (by director Laspina and producer DiFiore) gives additional insight on Frazetta and his craft. By the way, make sure to watch past the credits for a final bit of humor.