Bill Butler
Biography: Wilmer Cable Butler (April 7, 1921 – April 5, 2023) was an American cinematographer who was known for his work on The Conversation (1974), Jaws (1975), and three Rocky sequels. Butler also completed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) after Haskell Wexler was fired from the production, and was subsequently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 07, 1921
Deathday: April 05, 2023
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The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
2021-10-30
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
Overview: Fight alongside Sylvester Stallone as he creates a brand-new director's cut of Rocky IV: ROCKY VS. DRAGO. This feature-length documentary offers a personal and uncompromising look into the editing process, captured by Sly's longtime friend and fellow filmmaker John Herzfeld.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-30
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Visions of Light
1992-09-17
Visions of Light
Overview: Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing. Themes: the DP tells people where to look; changes in movies (the arrival of sound, color, and wide screens) required creative responses from DPs; and, these artisans constantly invent new equipment and try new things, with wonderful results. The narration takes us through the identifiable studio styles of the 30s, the emergence of noir, the New York look, and the impact of Europeans. Citizen Kane, The Conformist, and Gordon Willis get special attention.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-09-17
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The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
2009-05-02
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
Overview: After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to shape popular culture.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-02
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The Making of 'Jaws'
1995-11-28
The Making of 'Jaws'
Overview: A documentary on the making of one of the greatest films ever made, filled with trivia, interviews from cast and crew and never-before-seen footage.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-11-28
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Spielberg
2017-10-05
Spielberg
Overview: A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-05
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Cinematographer Style
2006-06-25
Cinematographer Style
Overview: 110 of the world's top cinematographers discuss the art of how and why films look the way they do.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-25
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The Fabulous Allan Carr
2017-05-19
The Fabulous Allan Carr
Overview: Armed with a limitless Rolodex and a Benedict Canyon enclave with its own disco, Allan Carr threw the Hollywood parties that defined the 1970s. A producer, manager, and marketing genius, Carr built his bombastic reputation amid a series of successes including the mega-hit musical film "Grease," until it all came crashing down after he produced the 1989 Academy Awards, a notorious debacle.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-05-19
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