Cinema Verite (2011): Cast & Plot
Cinema Verite is a 2011 drama directed by Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman, starring Kaitlyn Dever as Michele Loud, Thomas Dekker and Nick Eversman. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Directors
- Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cinema Verite About?
The premise of Cinema Verite without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1973 the Loud family of Santa Barbara became the first true TV phenomenon, long before rock stars or daytime talk‑show fights. Cinema Verité explores the making of the pioneering documentary “An American Family,” revealing how the series turned the Louds into national icons and launched the reality‑tv genre.
Cinema Verite Cast & Characters
Kaitlyn Dever leads the cast as Michele Loud, with Thomas Dekker as Lance Loud and Nick Eversman as Grant Loud. Directed by Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman; 53 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Robert Pulcini -
Co-director Shari Springer Berman
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Kaitlyn Dever as Michele Loud - Thomas Dekker as Lance Loud
- Nick Eversman as Grant Loud
- Johnny Simmons as Kevin Loud
Also Starring in Cinema Verite
· 49 more- Caitlin Custer Delilah Loud
- Timothy P. Connaghan Department Store Santa (uncredited)
- James Gandolfini Craig Gilbert
- Diane Lane Pat Loud
- Tim Robbins Bill Loud
- Patrick Fugit Alan Raymond
- Shanna Collins Susan Raymond
- Kathleen Quinlan Mary Every
- Lolita Davidovich Val
- Emilio Rivera Nightwatchman
- Willam Belli Candy Darling
- Dendrie Taylor Sally
- Michelle Morgan Val's Salesgirl
- Matt O'Leary Cameron
- Colin Campbell Political Analyst
- Molly Hagan Kay
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- Sean O'Bryan Johnny Hall
- Robert Curtis Brown Anthropologist Commentator
- Don McManus Talk Show Moderator
- Richard Fancy Network President
- Stephen Caffrey Tom
- Karynn Moore Crow
- Jake Richardson Tommy Goodwin
- Mike Rad Chelsea Desk Clerk
- Dawn Hudson Morning Show Commentator
- Patrick O'Connor MOMA Curator
- Joel Davis Angel Cowboy (uncredited)
- Monika Jolly Yvonne
- Sara Arrington Marriott Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- Rich Campbell Shady Character (uncredited)
- Cory Blevins Production Executive
- Joel Brody Homeless Man (uncredited)
- Joseph Dunn Policeman (uncredited)
- Kyle Riabko Jackie Curtis
- Betsy Foldes Friend
- Aliya Carter PBS Assistant
- Cynthia De Leon Mariachi Band
- Esperanza Juarez Mariachi Band
- Omar Mata Mariachi Band
- Richard Mata Mariachi Band
- Raymundo Monge Jr. Mariachi Band
- Sarah Bibbo Fiesta Guest (uncredited)
- Todd Landon Black Boom Operator (uncredited)
- Joshua Robert Castaneda Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Eric Cueto Kabuki the Cheerleader (uncredited)
- Mark Di Maria Hotel Friend (uncredited)
- J.C. Dickinson Party Guest (uncredited)
- Susan Dohan Mrs. Hart (uncredited)
- Franq Ezenekwe Dick Cavett Show Sound Man (uncredited)
Cinema Verite Plot Summary
What happens in Cinema Verite from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1971, a pivotal idea takes shape when Craig Gilbert James Gandolfini proposes a documentary series about Pat Loud’s family life in Santa Barbara, California. Pat Loud Diane Lane weighs the proposal carefully as her son Lance Thomas Dekker prepares to move to New York City, and her husband Bill Loud Tim Robbins travels for work, leaving Pat to manage a bustling household with five children.
Full summary
The whole story of Cinema Verite, scene by scene
Cinema Verite Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cinema Verite.
How Well Do You Know Cinema Verite?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year does Craig Gilbert propose the documentary series about the Loud family?
Cars in Cinema Verite
24 cars on screen, including the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL W113 and the 1972 Volvo 145.
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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL W113 Important role -
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1980 Checker Marathon Minor role -
1970 Checker Taxicab Minor role
Cinema Verite Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Cinéma vérité” and “Cinema Verite - Das wahre Leben”.
- Also known as
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- Cinéma vérité
- Cinema Verite - Das wahre Leben
- קולנוע האמת
- Cinema Verite - A Saga de uma Família Americana
- Реалистично кино
- Правдивое кино
- 시네마 베리테
- Cinema Verite: La Historia De Una Familia Americana
- 真实电影
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Cinema Verite FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cinema Verite, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cinema Verite?
Cinema Verite runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Cinema Verite released?
Cinema Verite was released on April 23, 2011.
Who directed Cinema Verite?
Cinema Verite was directed by Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman.
More films by Robert Pulcini Who is in the cast of Cinema Verite?
Cinema Verite stars Kaitlyn Dever as Michele Loud, Thomas Dekker as Lance Loud and Nick Eversman as Grant Loud, among 53 credited actors.
Does Cinema Verite have a post-credit scene?
No. Cinema Verite has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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