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Memories of John
A short documentary featuring some of John Cassavetes' key collaborators, actor Peter Falk and producer Al Ruban.
Director: Doug Headline
Overview
In addition to his work as an actor, John Cassavetes (1929-1989) was one of the great maverick directors of American independent cinema, his key films including Shadows (1958), Faces (1968), A Woman Under the Influence (1974) and The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976). This documentary by Doug Headline reflects on his life and work, through the eyes of key collaborators.
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