The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo

2025 1h 40m EN

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7.9

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★7.9TMDB · 21

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Synopsis

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A two-year investigation uncovers a scandal behind the making of one of the most recognized photographs of the 20th century. Five decades of secrets are unraveled in the search for justice for a man known only as "the stringer."

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gary Knight
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bao Nguyen
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, France

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ERA

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Released last year.

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WORLD

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

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bao Nguyen, shot by Ray Lavers. 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 Gene Back. 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 Graham Taylor 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: tt35307143 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 21 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Bao Nguyen directs. Ray Lavers behind the camera. Gene Back scores. Graham Taylor cuts. Produced in United States of America, France. Dialogue in English.

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1Released last year.
2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, France.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Bao Nguyen, shot by Ray Lavers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Gene Back. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Graham Taylor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt35307143 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 21 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.