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Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde (1997): Cast

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Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde is a 1997 documentary directed by Mel Stuart, starring Man Ray and Stockard Channing. It runs 1 hour.

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Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Mel Stuart
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde About?

The premise of Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde without spoilers.

Renowned for his experimental and fashion photography, Man Ray also worked as a painter, filmmaker, poet, essayist, philosopher and became a central figure in American modernism. He chronicled the cultural elite in France while constantly challenging visual‑art conventions, making his life and work persistently provocative, engaging and daring.

Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde Themes & Keywords

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  • surrealism
  • photographer
  • painter
  • filmmaker
  • director
  • avant garde
  • artist
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde Cast & Characters

Man Ray leads the cast, with Stockard Channing as Narrator (voice). Directed by Mel Stuart.

From the director

More from Mel Stuart

More films directed by Mel Stuart, best-rated first: Wattstax (re-released), Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, The Hobart Shakespeareans and Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy.

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Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde?

Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde released?

Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde was released on April 9, 1997.

Who directed Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde?

Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde was directed by Mel Stuart.

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Who is in the cast of Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde?

Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde stars Man Ray and Stockard Channing as Narrator (voice).

Does Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde have a post-credit scene?

No. Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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