The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller

Jul 2, 2002

1h 0m

★ 5.8

Overview

Samuel Fuller discusses his career as a filmmaker, illustrated by plenty of clips.

Genres

Documentary

TV Movie

Production Companies

Turner Classic Movies

Lorac Productions

The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller Trailers

No Trailers found.

Cast

Self

Samuel Fuller

Narrator (voice)

Sydney Pollack

Jesse James (archive footage)

Reed Hadley

Bob Ford (archive footage)

John Ireland

Sgt. Zack / Phineas Mitchell (archive footage)

Gene Evans

Candy (archive footage)

Jean Peters

Skip McCoy (archive footage)

Richard Widmark

Moe Williams (archive footage)

Thelma Ritter

Joey (archive footage)

Richard Kiley

Lt. Driscoll (archive footage)

Ralph Meeker

Pvt. O'Meara (archive footage)

Rod Steiger

Jessica Drummond (archive footage)

Barbara Stanwyck

The dramatic story of the British expedition that made the first ascent of Everest. Combining interviews with the surviving members of the 1953 British and 1952 Swiss attempt on Everest with rare archival material, this film tells the story of the race to climb Everest in the early 1950s and its climax in 1953.

0.0

Lyd

Aug 20, 2023

A sci-fi documentary that follows the rise and fall of Lyd — a 5,000-year-old metropolis that was once a bustling Palestinian town until it was conquered when the State of Israel was established in 1948. As the film unfolds, a chorus of characters creates a tapestry of the Palestinian experience of this city and the trauma left by the massacre and expulsion.

7.5

River's End: California's Latest Water War

Jan 14, 2021

A documentary that reveals California's complex struggle over who gets fresh water, and how moneyed interests game the system. Constant battling over uncertain water supplies heralds an impending crisis—not just in California, but around the world.

8.0

Shaolin Kung Fu

Apr 14, 1994

A documentary about Shaolin Kung Fu starring Jet Li

7.3

Cinecittà, de Mussolini à la Dolce Vita

May 16, 2021

Cinecitta is today known as the center of the Italian film industry. But there is a dark past. The film city was solemnly inaugurated in 1937 by Mussolini. Here, propaganda films would be produced to strengthen the dictator's position.

10.0

Cidade Dorme

Jun 28, 2023

Night falls and the noisy and chaotic population of the city of Rio de Janeiro goes to their homes, preparing for a new day. But while most people sleep, how does the city function? Early morning seems, to unaccustomed eyes, something lonely and even scary. What is life like, then, for those who work and live while the city sleeps?

0.0

India on Film: 1899 – 1947

Aug 10, 2017

As part of the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture, the British Council and British Film Institute share a unique collection of films documenting the sights and culture of a bygone India. Filmed between 1899-1947, and preserved in the BFI National Archive since then, these rare films capture many glimpses of life in India, from dances and markets, to hunts and pageantry.

0.0

Flannery

Oct 25, 2019

Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals, and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als, and more.

6.9

King on Screen

Aug 11, 2023

1976, Brian de Palma directs Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since, more than 50 directors adapted the master of horror's books, in more than 80 films and series, making him now, the most adapted author still alive in the world.

7.0

Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut

Mar 8, 2003

Documentary about the making of Sam Peckinpah's 1971 film "Straw Dogs."

4.0

The Ring Thing

Jun 2, 2017

When Sarah accidentally proposes to her girlfriend in Provincetown, the mixup turns their loving relationship into a minefield of marital exploration.

3.0

The Haunting Lodge

Oct 17, 2023

Filmmakers stay at a haunted lodge and find themselves in over their heads when they encounter something otherworldly.

5.5

The Three Michaels

Sep 11, 2024

Desperate to become as rich and successful as their idol, a trio of Michael Jackson impersonators hustle their way into Hollywood agencies, are accosted by paparazzi, and cross paths with Grammy-winning musicians as the American dream seems tantalisingly close. But as they perform for dollar bills and sleep in their car, the reality of the ruthless entertainment industry they dream about hits home.

0.0

The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau

Jan 1, 2002

DA-DUN DA-DUN DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUUUUN Henry Mancini’s iconic score, Peter Sellers’ bumbling Inspector Clouseau, and those unforgettable animated opening sequences - delve into the history of the Pink Panther films, the pink diamond hunting comedy-mystery franchise that was a smash hit, made a megastar of Peter Sellers and spawned an empire. Paul Joyce’s typically thorough and entertaining documentary focuses on star Peter Sellers’ creation of a comedy icon and his relationship with director Blake Edwards. Hosted by Burt Kwouk, who played Clousea’s manservant and martial arts sparring partner Cato, and featuring interviews with Mark Kermode, Herbert Lom (Chief Inspector Dreyfus), Graham Stark (Pepi) and more, THE CURIOUS CASE OF INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU is a must-see... if you can catch it!

7.0

Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental

Sep 13, 2023

Pixar director Peter Sohn takes viewers on a humorous personal journey through the inspiration behind Disney and Pixar’s feature film “Elemental.” “Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental” traces his parents’ voyage from Korea to New York, explores his dad’s former grocery shop in the heart of the Bronx, and delves into his choice of a career in animation, rather than the family business.

7.3

Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno

Oct 1, 2009

In 1964, Henri-Georges Clouzot's production of L'Enfer came to a halt. Despite huge expectations, major studio backing and an unlimited budget, after three weeks the production collapsed. This documentary presents Inferno's incredible expressionistic original rushes, screen tests, and on-location footage, whilst also reconstructing Clouzot's original vision, and shedding light on the ill-fated endeavor through interviews, dramatizations of unfilmed scenes, and Clouzot's own notes.

8.0

Hayao Miyazaki and the Ghibli Museum

Mar 18, 2005

A documentary about the Ghibli Museum. It features Goro Miyazaki speaking with Isao Takahata about the "charm" of the museum and its various influences. Goro tours the viewer around the museum, explaining the intricate details that his father, Hayao Miyazaki made during its construction. The documentary highlights the strong European influences in the museum's architecture, featuring footage of the medieval mountainous city of Calcata in Italy and the historic port city of Genoa, which Miyazaki had visited in the past. These trips would go on to influencing the imagery seen in Castle in the Sky, Kiki's Delivery Service, Porco Rosso, and Spirited Away.

0.0

Skip Liberty: Shooting in Vietnam

Jan 12, 2024

Skip Liberty enlisted in the Army in 1968. During his tour in Vietnam he shot 3,100 feet of Super 8 film, over 3 hours worth. Upon returning to the states the film was placed in storage, Skip had never seen the footage he shot. Until now.

7.0

Stuck in the Groove

Jul 16, 2021

A Documentary film exploring the history and evolution of vinyl records. Featuring Interviews with the experts, musicians and fans alike, 'Stuck in the groove' takes you on a journey of vinyl-mania, music and nostalgia.

No Image Available

0.0

A Travelling is a Moral Affair

Jan 1, 1986

No overview available.