John Cassavetes
Producer, Actor, and Director
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Film: Random Roles:Ben Gazzara...And Trial and Run For Your Life) in the '60s, but didn't really find his niche until he connected with indie auteur John Cassavetes, who cast Gazzara in three of his best '70s films (Husbands, The Killing Of A Chinese Bookie, and Opening... In this article: John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Sam Spiegel, Joseph Welch, Hollywood, The Strange One, Lars von Trier, and Nicole Kidman |
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch | July 14, 2009
John Cassavetes' declaration of independence
...of a bourgeois philanderer with brutal precision. "Husbands" starred Cassavetes, Falk and Gazzara as family men who struggle to come to grips with the death of a friend. With its hand-held camerawork and theme of midlife...
In this article: Peter Falk, DVD, Gena Rowlands, Husbands, Ray Carney, Shadows, Ben Gazzara, and Love Streams
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PopMatters | August 17, 2009
Husbands (Review)
...142-minute version. Husbands stars Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk and Cassavetes himself as three long-time friends who experience a collective mid-life crisis when the fourth member of their group, Stuart, suddenly dies. In the opening two...
In this article: Husbands, Judd Apatow, Peter Falk, Ben Gazzara, Knocked Up, DVD, Columbia Pictures, Bill Hader, and London
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San Francisco Chronicle | September 13, 2009
DVD Reviews / Husbands (Extended Cut)
...life's meaning. For several weeks, Cassavetes rehearsed scenes and created a script with co-stars Ben Gazzara and Peter Falk, but improvisation remained his specialty as he allowed each actor to create with the camera rolling. "Husbands" was...
In this article: Husbands, Peter Falk, Ben Gazzara, DVD, and London
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Pop Candy | August 18, 2009
Cool stuff on DVD today: 'Tyson' will knock you out
An extended cut of the 1970 John Cassavetes movie arrives. It stars Cassavetes, Peter Falk and Ben Gazzara (what a cast!) as men who are shaken by the death of a friend. These Old Broads. Elizabeth Taylor, Shirley MacLaine, Debbie...
In this article: Mike Tyson, DVD, Hannah Montana: The Movie, Blu-ray, Sons of Anarchy, Evander Holyfield, USA Today, and Disney
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Wikipedia | October 16, 2009
Husbands (film)
...1970 film written and directed by John Cassavetes. This ensemble film, which describes three middle class men in the throes of a midlife crisis, stars Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk and Cassavetes. The film, in cinema verite style, was described by...
In this article: Husbands, Roger Ebert, Vincent Canby, Peter Falk, Ben Gazzara, and London
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Netflix New Releases This Week | May 18, 2008
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium DVD Rental, Rent If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium Today at Netflix
...Samantha ponders whether Charlie's her Mr. Right. The film's numerous cameos include John Cassavetes, Robert Vaughn, Joan Collins, Ben Gazzara, Donovan, Vittorio De Sica and Anita Ekberg. Rent If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium today!
In this article: If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium, DVD, Netflix, Vittorio De Sica, Ian McShane, Anita Ekberg, and Joan Collins
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L.A. Times - Movie News | August 16, 2009
Cassavetes' 'Husbands' still gets under the skin
...pitch that at times approaches outright hysteria. Rarely has depression been so manic. Cassavetes conceived the 1970 movie, incongruously subtitled "A comedy about life death and freedom," as a showcase for three actors: himself, Peter Falk...
In this article: Husbands, Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk, DVD, Jenny Runacre, Sony, Faces, and Sony Pictures
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Times Online | January 16, 2009
Top Films in Rep: The Celluloid Closet; Weekend Film Club
...3647), Wed (6.30pm) 2 THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE Smalltime strip-joint owner Ben Gazzara has to carry out a hit to pay off a gangland debt in John Cassavetes's 1976 crime drama. Barbican Screen, Silk Street, EC2...
In this article: The Celluloid Closet, Ben Gazzara, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, and Covent Garden
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Washington Times | August 18, 2009
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After one of their friends drops dead, three buddies (played by Peter Falk, Ben Gazzara and Mr. Cassavetes) go on a weekend bender, hop the pond to check out the London scene and come to grips with their friendship in the face of death.
In this article: DVD, Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana: The Movie, Blu-ray, Dexter Morgan, Sony, Disney, and Husbands
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Description from Wikipedia:
John Nicholas Cassavetes (December 9, 1929 – February 3, 1989) was an American actor, screenwriter and director. He appeared in many Hollywood films, and is considered a pioneer of independent film.
- Name At Birth:
- John Nicholas Cassavetes
- Also Known As:
- Nick Colasanto
- Birth Date:
- December 09, 1929
- Birthplace:
- New York, New York
- Death Date:
- February 03, 1989
- Place of Death:
- Los Angeles, California
- Spouse:
- Gena Rowlands (1954-1989, his death)
- Occupation:
- Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Editor
- Years Active:
- 1951 - 1985
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