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The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera
The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera

The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera

1996

6.4

Categories:

  • Documentary

Overview:

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.

Adam Simon

Director, Writer

Paula Jalfon

Producer

Colin MacCabe

Producer

Cast:

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  • 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