Casting By

2012 1h 29m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 44

Documentary

Synopsis

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This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Deborah Aquila
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Risa Bramon Garcia
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Ellen Chenoweth
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Marion Dougherty
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Mike Fenton
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Nessa Hyams
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Lora Kennedy
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Nancy Klopper
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tom Donahue
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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WORLD

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tom Donahue, shot by Peter Bolte. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Leigh Roberts. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Deborah Aquila and Risa Bramon Garcia and Ellen Chenoweth carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1293751 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tom Donahue directs. Peter Bolte behind the camera. Leigh Roberts scores. Jill Schweitzer cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 14 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Directed by Tom Donahue, shot by Peter Bolte. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Leigh Roberts. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jill Schweitzer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Deborah Aquila and Risa Bramon Garcia and Ellen Chenoweth carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1293751 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 44 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.