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Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2011): Ratings & Box Office

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Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff is a 2011 documentary directed by Craig McCall. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $20,840 worldwide. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
worldwide gross
$20.8K
Metascore
71
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Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Craig McCall
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff About?

The premise of Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff without spoilers.

This documentary explores the remarkable career of cinematographer Jack Cardiff, a true innovator in the art of filmmaking. From his early days as a child actor, Cardiff evolved into a master of light and shadow, leaving an indelible mark on cinema. The film showcases his pioneering techniques through clips from celebrated works like "Black Narcissus" and "The Red Shoes." Interviews with directors, including Martin Scorsese, offer insights into Cardiff’s profound influence and celebrate his legacy as a film pioneer.

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff Themes & Keywords

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  • technicolor as subject
  • death
  • academy award
  • cameraman
  • director of photography
  • reference to john guillermin
  • reference to paul czinner
  • reference to daryl duke
  • reference to mark robson
  • reference to john irvin
  • reference to noel black
  • reference to harold d. schuster
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  • year 1918
  • reference to peter duffell
  • reference to sylvester stallone
  • makeup
  • reference to milton krims
  • reference to buddy adler
  • reference to george p. cosmatos
  • reference to sven nykvist
  • reference to mike newell
  • sunglasses
  • menstruation
  • gay slur
  • 16mm camera
  • reference to joseph l. mankiewicz
  • reference to dino de laurentiis
  • reference to j.m.w. turner
  • pipe smoking
  • reference to marc chagall
  • rain
  • reference to william keighley
  • illness
  • drunkenness
  • drinking
  • drink
  • reference to joshua logan
  • reference to king vidor
  • tea
  • sahara desert
  • reference to john boulting
  • reference to charles frend
  • camera crane
  • book signing
  • reference to francis ford coppola
  • reference to brian de palma
  • audacity
  • ballet
  • dance
  • reference to fred astaire
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Crew

The Director of Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

Directed by Craig McCall.

Ratings

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

Box office

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff Box Office

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff grossed $20,840 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$20.8K

US & Canada
$20.8K
Details

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “扛摄影机的人:杰克·卡迪夫” and “Vida e Obra de um Cameraman”.

Also known as
  • 扛摄影机的人:杰克·卡迪夫
  • Vida e Obra de um Cameraman
  • Cameraman : The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
  • 光影艳红菱
  • 카메라맨: 잭 카디프의 삶과 일, ოპერატორი: ჯეკ ქარდის ცხოვრება და ნამუშევრები

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Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff?

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff released?

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff was released on May 13, 2011.

Who directed Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff?

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff was directed by Craig McCall.

How much did Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff make at the box office?

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff grossed $20,840 worldwide.

How is Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff rated?

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Does Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff have a post-credit scene?

No. Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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