A Constant Forge (2000): Cast
A Constant Forge is a 2000 documentary directed by Charles Kiselyak, starring John Cassavetes, Lenny Citrano and Charles Durning. It runs 3 hours 20 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 3h 20m (200 min)
- Director
- Charles Kiselyak
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Constant Forge About?
The premise of A Constant Forge without spoilers.
One of cinema’s great mavericks, John Cassavetes is hailed as the godfather of American independent film. An actor‑turned‑director, he pioneered a realist, documentary‑inspired style of unadorned narrative. This documentary weaves interviews with his closest collaborators and regular ensemble members while delving into the creation of his landmark works such as The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, Opening Night, and A Woman Under the Influence.
A Constant Forge Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- low budget film
- male female relationship
- grandparent
- independent filmmaking
- film appreciation
- immigrant
- collaboration
- search for love
- chronology
- quotation
- voice over narration
- archive footage
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- talking head
- death of a dog
- soundtrack
- editing
- movie screening
- practical joke
- kiss
- director
- filmmaking
- husband wife relationship
- filmmaker
A Constant Forge Cast & Characters
John Cassavetes leads the cast, with Lenny Citrano as John Cassavetes' Narrative Voice (voice) and Charles Durning. Directed by Charles Kiselyak; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Kiselyak
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John Cassavetes as themselves - Lenny Citrano as John Cassavetes' Narrative Voice (voice)
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Charles Durning as themselves -
Peter Bogdanovich as themselves
Also Starring in A Constant Forge
· 18 more- Seymour Cassel Themselves
- Jon Voight Themselves
- Sean Penn Themselves
- Peter Falk Themselves
- Carol Kane Themselves
- Ben Gazzara Themselves
- Gena Rowlands Themselves
- Val Avery Themselves
- John Sayles Themselves
- Tom Noonan Themselves
- Lelia Goldoni Themselves
- Lynn Carlin Themselves
- Al Ruban Themselves
- Annette Insdorf Themselves
- John A. Gallagher Themselves
- Bo Harwood Themselves
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- Julian Schlossberg Themselves
- Ray Carney Themselves
More from Charles Kiselyak
More films directed by Charles Kiselyak: A Better Man: The Making of ‘Tootsie’, A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting ‘Platoon’, Easy Rider: Shaking the Cage and Fearful Symmetry.
A Constant Forge Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Постоянная кузница” and “持续稳步的前进”.
- Also known as
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- Постоянная кузница
- 持续稳步的前进
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Movies Like A Constant Forge
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Anything for John, I’m Almost Not Crazy: John Cassavetes — The Man and His Work and Directed by John Ford.
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A Constant Forge FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Constant Forge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Constant Forge?
A Constant Forge runs 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes).
When was A Constant Forge released?
A Constant Forge was released in 2000.
Who directed A Constant Forge?
A Constant Forge was directed by Charles Kiselyak.
More films by Charles Kiselyak Who is in the cast of A Constant Forge?
A Constant Forge stars John Cassavetes, Lenny Citrano as John Cassavetes' Narrative Voice (voice) and Charles Durning, among 22 credited actors.
Does A Constant Forge have a post-credit scene?
No. A Constant Forge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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