CinemaOSMovie · 1996 · 0h 55m

The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera

72%(9)IMDbDocumentary

In a documentary about Samuel Fuller, the spectator gets different impressions about the Hollywood director and his films. The film is divided into the three sections: The Typewriter, the Rifle and the Movie Camera. The first segment covers Fuller's past as a newsman where he began as a copy boy and ended as a reporter. Part two describes Fuller's experiences in World War II, in which he participated as a soldier. The last section focuses on Fuller as director. Tim Robbins interviews Samuel Fuller revealing the director's own memories and impressions. Beside the interview, Jim Jarmusch, Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino accompany the documentary with their comments.

Directed byAdam Simon

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 55m
Language
EN
Released
January 17, 1996
Studios
BFIIndependent Film Channel

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Samuel Fuller

Samuel Fuller

Self

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

Self

Jim Jarmusch

Jim Jarmusch

Self

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Self

Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Adam Simon
Adam Simon
Written by
Adam Simon
Adam Simon
Produced by
Paula Jalfon
Colin MacCabe
Colin MacCabe

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