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Altman

2014-08-01 · 95 min · ★ 6.6

Documentary

Robert Altman's life and career contained multitudes. This father of American independent cinema left an indelible mark, not merely on the evolution of his art form, but also on the western zeitgeist. With its use of rare interviews, representative film clips, archival images, and musings from his family and most recognizable collaborators, Altman is a dynamic and heartfelt mediation on an artist whose expression, passion and appetite knew few bounds.

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Directors
Ron Mann
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Countries
Canada
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Released

Top Cast

Robert AltmanRobert AltmanSelf (archive footage)
Michael MurphyMichael MurphySelf
Kathryn Reed AltmanKathryn Reed AltmanSelf
Sally KellermanSally KellermanSelf
James CaanJames CaanSelf
Elliott GouldElliott GouldSelf
Matthew Reed AltmanSelf (voice)
Stephen AltmanSelf (voice)
Keith CarradineKeith CarradineSelf
Lily TomlinLily TomlinSelf
Robin WilliamsRobin WilliamsSelf
Christine AltmanSelf (voice)
Philip Baker HallPhilip Baker HallSelf
Julianne MooreJulianne MooreSelf
Konni CorriereSelf (voice)
Lyle LovettLyle LovettSelf
Mike AltmanSelf (voice)
Paul Thomas AndersonPaul Thomas AndersonSelf
Steven SpielbergSteven SpielbergSelf
Bruce WillisBruce WillisSelf

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