The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera

1996 0h 55m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 9

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Samuel Fuller
Self
Tim Robbins
Self
Jim Jarmusch
Self
Martin Scorsese
Self
Quentin Tarantino
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Adam Simon
Writers: Adam Simon
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Adam Simon, shot by Caroline Champetier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor William Diver shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Samuel Fuller and Tim Robbins and Jim Jarmusch carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0118004 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Adam Simon directs. Caroline Champetier behind the camera. William Diver cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
230 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Adam Simon, shot by Caroline Champetier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor William Diver shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Samuel Fuller and Tim Robbins and Jim Jarmusch carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0118004 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.