A Constant Forge

A Constant Forge (2000) is a documentary film directed by Charles Kiselyak rated 6.8/10.

One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes' life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," "Opening Night" and "A Woman Under the Influence."

Cast

John Cassavetes

Self (archive footage)

Seymour Cassel

Self

Carol Kane

Self

Jon Voight

Self

Ben Gazzara

Self

Peter Falk

Self

Annette Insdorf

Self

Sean Penn

Self

Ray Carney

Self

Gena Rowlands

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Lelia Goldoni

Self

John Sayles

Self