A Portrait of Michael Crichton

2003 0h 13m EN

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★10.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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Michael Crichton discusses his early career as a writer, leading up to his writing of the best-selling novel "The Andromeda Strain" and his involvement with the making of the film.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michael Crichton
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Laurent Bouzereau
Writers: Laurent Bouzereau
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 13-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, shot by Ron Siegel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0371089 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Laurent Bouzereau directs. Ron Siegel behind the camera. Jeffrey Gross cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 13-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 23 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, shot by Ron Siegel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Jeffrey Gross shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0371089 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.