Fred Roos
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Biography: Frederick Ried Roos (May 22, 1934 – May 18, 2024) was an American film producer and casting director. He was best known for his contributions to the New Hollywood movement, particularly through his collaborations with director Francis Ford Coppola.
Department: Production
Place of Birth: Santa Monica, California, US
Adult: No
Birthday: May 22, 1934
Age: 90 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: May 18, 2024
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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

Overview: A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-11-27
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Sucker Punch Blues: A Look Back on John Huston's 'Fat City'

Overview: This brand new documentary takes a closer look at the production history, unique style, and lasting appeal of Fat City, as well as Leonard Gardner's novel that inspired it. Included in it are new interviews with actors Stacy Keach and Candy Clark, casting director Fred Roos, and camera assistant Gary Vidor.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-03-27
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Megadoc

Overview: A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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Drive, He Said: A Cautionary Tale of Campus Revolution and Sexual Freedom

Overview: A video piece featuring Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern and others discussing the production history of "Drive, He Said."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-23
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BBStory: An American Film Renaissance

Overview: This 2009 documentary features directors Bob Rafelson, Peter Bogdanovich, and Henry Jaglom, actor-director Jack Nicholson, and actresses Karen Black and Ellen Burstyn, among others, reminiscing about the making of the groundbreaking films of BBS Productions.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-23
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The Making of 'American Graffiti'

Overview: Documentary that features many interviews and other footage of the cast and crew for the film American Graffiti (1973)
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-09-15
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Fog City Mavericks

Overview: Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the San Francisco Bay Area home including George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Chris Columbus and producer Saul Zaentz. The special weaves interviews, commentaries and unforgettable moments from some of the most visionary movies ever created such as American Graffiti, the Star Wars film series, the Indiana Jones film series, The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Lost in Translation, Flags of Our Fathers and many others. It also features interviews with those who have worked with Bay Area mavericks: Steven Spielberg, Michael Douglas, Anthony Minghella, Milos Forman and Frank Darabont.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-24
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Casting By

Overview: This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-01
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Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild

Overview: The life and times of famous Jack Nicholson include his 30-years relationship with Anjelica Houston and find out his sister is his real mother.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-08-29
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