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A Fan's Notes

  • 1972
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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A Fan's Notes (1972)
ComedyDrama

A writer has a mental breakdown, unable to deal with the society around him. Based on Frederick Exley's novel.A writer has a mental breakdown, unable to deal with the society around him. Based on Frederick Exley's novel.A writer has a mental breakdown, unable to deal with the society around him. Based on Frederick Exley's novel.

  • Director
    • Eric Till
  • Writers
    • Frederick Earl Exley
    • William Kinsolving
  • Stars
    • Jerry Orbach
    • Patricia Collins
    • Burgess Meredith
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    48
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Eric Till
    • Writers
      • Frederick Earl Exley
      • William Kinsolving
    • Stars
      • Jerry Orbach
      • Patricia Collins
      • Burgess Meredith
    • 2User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach
    • Fred Exley
    Patricia Collins
    • Patience
    Burgess Meredith
    Burgess Meredith
    • Mr. Blue
    Rosemary Murphy
    Rosemary Murphy
    • Moms
    Douglas Campbell
    • Paddy the Duke
    Conrad Bain
    Conrad Bain
    • Poppy
    Jackie Burroughs
    Jackie Burroughs
    • Betty Blind
    Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford
    • Self (archive)
    Jack Van Evera
    Jack Van Evera
    • Snow White
    Haim Pekelis
    • Motorcyclist
    • (as Haim Pikelis)
    David Hughes
    • Avalon doctor
    Gerard Parkes
    Gerard Parkes
    • Quasimodo
    Linda Goranson
    Linda Goranson
    • Limpid
    Ken James
    • Joey, the bartender
    Elsa Raven
    Elsa Raven
    • Deborah
    Murray Matheson
    Murray Matheson
    • Clarke Institute doctor
    Gil Rogers
    Weston Gavin
    • Director
      • Eric Till
    • Writers
      • Frederick Earl Exley
      • William Kinsolving
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    • Release date
      • July 21, 1972 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Journal d'un fan
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Coquihala
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    • Budget
      • CA$800,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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