Elia Kazan: A Director's Journey

08/14/1995

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1hr 15min

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Documentary

STORY

This documentary on the life and work of Academy award-winning director Elia Kazan highlights his colorful life on Broadway and in film, which is exemplified by such classic movies as East of Eden,A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront, and Gentleman's Agreement. Kazan's life outside the movie set is equally noteworthy, and this film utilizes various interviews to illustrate his controversial appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee in the '50s. Elia Kazan is one of America's most respected directors, and this video provides a unique glimpse into the life of a man who has left a lasting mark on the worlds of both cinema and theatre. ~ Dan Macintosh, Rovi

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Eli Wallach
  • Elia Kazan

    Director

  • Richard Schickel

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Lorac Productions

    Production Countries

  • United States of America

LANGUAGES

  • English