Art and Craft (2014)

When one of the most prolific art forgers in US history is finally exposed, he must confront the legacy of his 30-year con.

Directors:

Sam Cullman, Jennifer Grausman

Stars:

Mark A. Landis, Lester Sullivan, Irwin Lakov

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Mark A. Landis	...	Self
Lester Sullivan	...	Self
Irwin Lakov	...	Self
Matthew Leininger	...	Self - registrar, Cincinnati Art Museum
Mark Tullos	...	Self - museum director, Hilliard Museum
Jill Chancey	...	Self - curator, Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
Ellen Ruffin	...	Self - curator, De Grummond Collection
Aaron Cowan	...	Self - history professor, University of Cincinnati
Patty Hall	...	Self - Hattiesburg Arts Council
Robert K. Wittman	...	Self - special agent, Art Crime Team, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Donna English	...	Self - Mark A. Landis' former caseworker
John Gasper	...	Self - associate editor and chief business commentator, Financial Times
Katie Leininger	...	Self - Matthew C. Leininger's daughter
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sandra Holifield	...	Self
Chris Watkins	...	Self

Storyline

When one of the most prolific art forgers in US history is finally exposed, he must confront the legacy of his 30-year con.

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Plot Keywords:

art forger | forger | art | impersonating a priest | tracing | 

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Taglines:

He puts the artist in con artist.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Quotes

Mark A. Landis: The Sotheby's label would have said, "Black chalk, brown". You know how those thing, "Black chalk, brown wash, red chalk.". I just use color pencils, you know, 'cause they can't tell.

User Reviews

Strange but captivating

This documentary serves as two very interesting character studies. One on Mark Landis, showing us his recreations of classic art pieces, why he does it, and small aspects of his personal life. The other being the man who is set out to find Landis and get him to stop. Landis is obsessed with his forgeries. While the man set to find him is just as obsessed with stopping him. Overall very enjoyable. I definitely recommend it.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 2015 (France)

Also Known As:

Art and Craft

Filming Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$20,879, 21 September 2014

Gross USA:

$235,037

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$235,037

Company Credits

Production Co:

Motto Pictures, Non Sequitur Productions, Yellow Cake Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min 56 min (TV)

Color:

Color