Painters Painting

"A candid history of the New York art scene, 1940-1970."

1973 1h 56m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 5

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Painters Painting: The New York Art Scene 1940-1970 is a 1972 documentary directed by Emile de Antonio. It covers American art movements from abstract expressionism to pop art through conversations with artists in their studios. Artists appearing in the film include Willem de Kooning, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Helen Frankenthaler, Frank Stella, Barnett Newman, Hans Hofmann, Jules Olitski, Philip Pavia, Larry Poons, Robert Motherwell, and Kenneth Noland.

“A candid history of the New York art scene, 1940-1970.”

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Cast

Willem de Kooning
Helen Frankenthaler
Barnett Newman
Robert Rauschenberg
Frank Stella
Andy Warhol
Emile de Antonio
Ed Emshwiller

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Director: Emile de Antonio

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Willem de Kooning and Helen Frankenthaler and Barnett Newman carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A candid history of the New York art scene, 1940-1970.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0207645 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Emile de Antonio directs.

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153 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Willem de Kooning and Helen Frankenthaler and Barnett Newman carry the top of the cast.
4Marketing tagline: "A candid history of the New York art scene, 1940-1970.".
5IMDB entry: tt0207645 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.