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David Holzman’s Diary (1967): Cast

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David Holzman’s Diary is a 1967 comedy drama directed by Jim McBride, starring L.M. Kit Carson as David Holzman, Eileen Dietz and Robert Lesser. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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David Holzman’s Diary (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
Jim McBride
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is David Holzman’s Diary About?

The premise of David Holzman’s Diary without spoilers.

A young filmmaker decides to document his daily routine, using a handheld camera to capture everything from mundane chores to intimate moments, hoping the process will help him understand himself and restore order to his life. Shot as a mock‑documentary, the film anticipates reality TV and modern vlogs, blurring the line between fiction and reality.

David Holzman’s Diary Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • fake documentary
  • experimental film
  • upper west side manhattan new york city
  • independent film
  • national film registry
  • found footage
  • satire
  • manhattan new york city
  • gay
  • new york city
  • filmmaking
  • female frontal nudity
+38 more
  • artistic creation
  • satire comedy
  • underground film
  • mockumentary comedy
  • dating
  • rainstorm
  • uncle
  • video diary
  • female nudity
  • video camera
  • female rear nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • filmmaker
  • slow motion
  • watching tv
  • breakfast
  • agent
  • lens
  • routine
  • spontaneity
  • aesthetics
  • pig
  • bialy
  • pay phone
  • draft evasion
  • apology
  • recording
  • theft
  • thief
  • robbery
  • breaking and entering
  • united nations
  • obsession
  • bench
  • subway
  • train
  • bagel
  • neighbor
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Cast & crew

David Holzman’s Diary Cast & Characters

L.M. Kit Carson leads the cast as David Holzman, with Eileen Dietz as Penny Wohl and Robert Lesser as Max, Penny's agent. Directed by Jim McBride; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in David Holzman’s Diary

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From the director

More from Jim McBride

More films directed by Jim McBride, best-rated first: The Big Easy, Breathless, Great Balls of Fire! and Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back.

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David Holzman’s Diary Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “大卫的日记” and “Щоденник Девіда Гольцмана”.

Also known as
  • 大卫的日记
  • Щоденник Девіда Гольцмана
  • 데이빗 홀즈먼의 일기
  • Le Journal de David Holzman

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FAQ

David Holzman’s Diary FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of David Holzman’s Diary, each answered in a sentence.

How long is David Holzman’s Diary?

David Holzman’s Diary runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was David Holzman’s Diary released?

David Holzman’s Diary was released on October 9, 1967.

Who directed David Holzman’s Diary?

David Holzman’s Diary was directed by Jim McBride.

More films by Jim McBride

Who is in the cast of David Holzman’s Diary?

David Holzman’s Diary stars L.M. Kit Carson as David Holzman, Eileen Dietz as Penny Wohl and Robert Lesser as Max, Penny's agent, among 8 credited actors.

Does David Holzman’s Diary have a post-credit scene?

No. David Holzman’s Diary has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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