The Times of Harvey Milk (1984)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 30min
- Documentary, Biography
- 20 Sep 1985 (Finland)
- Movie
A documentary of the successful career and assassination of San Francisco's first elected gay city supervisor.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 10 wins & 2 nominations.
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Photos and Videos
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| Harvey Milk | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Harvey Fierstein | ... |
Narrator (voice)
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Anne Kronenberg | ... |
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Tory Hartmann | ... |
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Tom Ammiano | ... |
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Jim Elliot | ... |
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Henry Der | ... |
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Jeannine Yeomans | ... |
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Bill Kraus | ... |
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Sally M. Gearhart | ... |
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John Briggs | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Jerry Brown | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Jimmy Carter | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Dianne Feinstein | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
(as Mayor Dianne Feinstein)
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| David Fowler | ... |
Self - TV Interviewer of Dan White (archiveFootage)
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Joseph Freitas | ... |
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Terence Hallinan | ... |
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| George Moscone | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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Dan White | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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Directed by
| Rob Epstein | ... | (as Robert Epstein) |
Written by
| Judith Coburn | ... | (narration writer) and |
| Carter Wilson | ... | (narration writer) |
| Rob Epstein | ... | (written by) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Gregory W. Bex | ... | associate producer |
| Rob Epstein | ... | producer |
| Richard Schmiechen | ... | producer |
Music by
| Mark Isham | ||
Cinematography by
| Frances Reid | ||
Editing by
| Rob Epstein | ... | (as Robert Epstein) |
| Deborah Hoffmann | ||
Editorial Department
| Crystal Chan | ... | second assistant editor |
| Greg Chapnick | ... | negative cutter |
| Pip Karmel | ... | apprentice editor |
| Thomas O'Shea | ... | assistant editor |
| Brenda Sowa | ... | apprentice editor |
Production Design by
| Michael McNeil | ||
Sound Department
| John Benson | ... | sound editor |
| Sara Chin | ... | additional sound (as Sarah Chin) |
| Sarah Chin | ... | additional sound |
| Lee Dichter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Dan Gleich | ... | sound recordist |
| Lora Hirschberg | ... | LT/RT Stereo Mix from the Original by |
| Michael Levin | ... | additional sound |
| Peter Oreckinto | ... | Audio Restoration and Transfer Services by: DJ Audio |
| John Polito | ... | Audio Restoration and Transfer Services by: Audio Mechanics |
| Elizabeth Stevens | ... | additional sound |
| Lora Hirschberg | ... | audio restoration services, transfers & remastering: Dolby LT/RT stereo mix (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Adair | ... | additional camera operator |
| Arthur J. Bressan Jr. | ... | additional camera operator / additional cinematography |
| Doug Dunderdale | ... | assistant camera |
| Jon Else | ... | additional camera operator |
| Nancy Morita | ... | assistant camera |
| Thomas O'Shea | ... | assistant camera |
| Emiko Omori | ... | additional camera operator |
Animation Department
| Gary Becker | ... | animator |
| Jeffrey Friedman | ... | animator |
| Chris Kogler | ... | animator |
Music Department
| Randy Sellgren | ... | music recordist |
Additional Crew
| Peter Adair | ... | consultant |
| Teresa Bergman | ... | production assistant |
| Allan Bérubé | ... | consultant |
| Randall Coleman | ... | production assistant (as Randal Coleman) |
| Cheryl Drake | ... | production assistant |
| Robert Galloway | ... | production assistant |
| Tracy Gary | ... | consultant |
| Kennan P. Gault | ... | consultant |
| Ellen Gelger | ... | consultant |
| Anne Gorfinkel | ... | production secretary (as Anne Gorfinkle) |
| Robert Hawk | ... | print media archivist |
| David Hollander | ... | consultant |
| Mary Ann Hutson | ... | production assistant |
| Melissa Katsus | ... | assistant phot research |
| Jonel Larson | ... | production assistant |
| Terry Lawler | ... | consultant |
| Peter Lowy | ... | consultant |
| Ellen Martin | ... | production assistant |
| Dennis McGowan | ... | production assistant |
| Dolores Neuman | ... | consultant |
| Dick Pabich | ... | consultant |
| Jan Rofekamp | ... | world sales: Films Transit International |
| Vito Russo | ... | consultant |
| Tony Russomanno | ... | consultant |
| Scott Thomas Smith | ... | consultant |
| John Wright | ... | consultant / production assistant |
| Wendy Zheutlin | ... | photo researcher |
Thanks
| Richard L. Andrews | ... | special thanks to (as Richard L. Andrews, M.D.) |
| Haney Armstrong | ... | special thanks to |
| Stephen Baker | ... | special thanks to |
| Diane Benjamin | ... | special thanks to |
| Martin Bunzl | ... | special thanks to |
| Kevin Burke | ... | special thanks to |
| Marc Cohen | ... | special thanks to |
| Tom Dahlgren | ... | special thanks to |
| Jon Else | ... | special thanks to |
| Jonathan I. Epstein | ... | special thanks to |
| Judy Epstein | ... | special thanks to |
| Richard Feldman | ... | special thanks to |
| David R. Gage | ... | special thanks to (as David Gage) |
| Rik Isensee | ... | special thanks to |
| Toby Johnson | ... | special thanks to |
| David Kusin | ... | special thanks to |
| John Lucas | ... | special thanks to |
| Emily Mann | ... | special thanks to |
| Paul Melbostad | ... | special thanks to |
| Deborah Morgan | ... | special thanks to |
| Guy Morrison | ... | special thanks to |
| Douglas Murphy | ... | special thanks to |
| Tom O'Horgan | ... | special thanks to |
| Gayle Peabody | ... | special thanks to |
| Janet Perlberg | ... | special thanks to |
| Pam Porter | ... | special thanks to: KQED |
| Jim Rivaldo | ... | special thanks to |
| Rock Ross | ... | special thanks to |
| Don Sango | ... | special thanks to |
| Michael Seltzer | ... | special thanks to |
| Randy Shilts | ... | special thanks to |
| Robert Shoup | ... | special thanks to |
| Tom Steel | ... | special thanks to |
| Jeff Watts | ... | special thanks to |
| Mike Weiss | ... | special thanks to |
| Helene Whitson | ... | special thanks to |
| Richard Williams | ... | special thanks to (as Richard Williams, PhD) |
| Lawrence A. Wilson | ... | special thanks to |
Production Companies
Distributors
- TC Films International (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (1985) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- New Yorker Films (2000) (United States) (re-release)
- Gaudeamus Elokuva (1985) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Pan American Productions (1985) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Pandora (1988) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Uplink (2009) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Homescreen (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- NHK-BS2 (1992) (Japan) (tv)
- Pioneer LDC (2002) (Japan) (DVD)
- Salzgeber & Company Medien (2009) (Germany)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- The Criterion Collection (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- VCL (1986) (Australia) (video)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1987) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Audio Mechanics Music & Sound (Audio Restoration and Transfer Services by: restored version)
- Cine Rents West (post production sound)
- Cinematte (opticals)
- DJ Audio (Audio Restoration and Transfer Services by: restored version)
- Dolby Laboratories (in selected theatres: restored version)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Dust Restauration S.A. (Special Thanks to: restored version)
- Saul Zaentz Film Center (post production sound)
- Skywalker Sound (LT/RT Stereo Mix from the Original by)
- Sound One (mix facility: indicated with Lee Dichter only)
- Sound Service (post production sound)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
2 Members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Harvey Milk and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone were assassinated by recently resigned Supervisor Dan White on Monday, November 27, 1978, approximately 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.. Milk's life leading up to his election, his successful efforts to politically represent San Francisco's gay community, and the city's reaction to the assassinations are documented with extensive news film and personal recollections.
Written by Ed Stephan |
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| Taglines | He Was Powerful, Charismatic, Compassionate And Gay. After Eleven Months In Office He Was Assassinated. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $6,851, 20 Oct 2000 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $30,187 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Selected for preservation by the National Film Registry in 2012. See more » |
| Goofs | When describing Harvey Milk's murder, the narrator states that Dan White killed Milk in Milk's own office. In reality, White asked Milk to come into White's former office, closed the door, blocked it with his body, and shot Milk. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Secret Honor/Carmen/Supergirl/Eureka/The Times of Harvey Milk (1984). See more » |
| Soundtracks | You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) See more » |
| Quotes |
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Harvey Milk: I know that you cannot live on hope alone, but without it, life is not worth living. And You... And You... And You... Gotta give em hope. Thank You very much. See more » |