Robert Altman

Born: 1925-02-20

Robert Bernard Altman (February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director and screenwriter known for making films that are highly naturalistic, but with a stylized perspective. In 2006, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Award. His films "MASH" (1970), "McCabe & Mrs. Miller" (1971) and "Nashville" (1975) have been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.


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Endless Love

as Hotel Manager
Released: 1981-07-17

Parental disapproval of two teenagers wrapped up in a passionate love affair causes a confusion...

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The Long Goodbye

as Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
Released: 1973-03-08

In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering...

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

as Man Drinking (uncredited)
Released: 1947-09-01

Walter Mitty, a daydreaming writer with an overprotective mother, likes to imagine that he is a...

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And the Oscar Goes To...

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2014-02-01

The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND...

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Nothing Like a Dame

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2018-05-02

BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Elieen...

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Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

as Self
Released: 2004-05-16

A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its...

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The Making of 'Gosford Park'

as Self
Released: 2002-06-18

A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making this Robert Altman film...

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The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

as Self
Released: 1995-06-05

Based on the first centenary of the largest exporter of films in the world, that is Hollywood,...

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Altman

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2014-08-01

Robert Altman's life and career contained multitudes. This father of American independent cinema...

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A Decade Under the Influence

as Self
Released: 2003-04-25

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of...

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A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin

as uncredited
Released: 2005-08-19

On May 8th, 1945, writer, director Norman Corwin broadcast ON A NOTE OF TRIUMPH, an...

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Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius

as Self
Released: 1999-10-13

This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly...

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Frank Capra's American Dream

as Self
Released: 1997-01-01

A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.

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What Is Cinema?

as Self
Released: 2013-09-06

Using the words and ideas of great filmmakers, from archival interviews with Alfred Hitchcock...

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Daedalus

as Sampled Interview (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 2024-07-17

"Fly too high and you will burn, go too low and you won't breathe." Daedalus weaves a tale of...

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Hollywood Mavericks

as Self
Released: 1990-09-07

A documentary focusing on seventeen maverick directors who were not afraid to break the rules of...

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Robert Altman's Players

as Self
Released: 1992-01-01

Behind-the-scenes documentary about a fundraiser which was staged for Robert Altman's film "The...

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Words in Progress

as uncredited
Released: 2004-04-15

Documentary featuring footage from six decades of Cannes Film Festivals.

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Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country

as Self
Released: 1993-03-26

A documentary insight behind the scenes of Roberts Altman's Short Cuts.

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Rip Van Marlowe

as Self
Released: 2002-01-01

Interviews with Robert Altman and Elliott Gould about The Long Goodbye (1973)

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Elio Petri: Notes About a Filmmaker

as Self
Released: 2005-09-03

A documentary on the director’s career, featuring interviews with friends, collaborators, and...

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Robert Altman: Giggle And Give In

as Self
Released: 1996-07-17

Paul Joyce’s documentary profile of Robert Altman, with contributions from Altman, Elliott...

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Made in the USA

as Self
Released: 1993-09-25

A Paul Joyce documentary on the American independent film scene.

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Events

as Bob
Released: 1970-01-01

Sexuality without pretense gives the wallop to Events. A dramatic street story of young runaway...

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Robert Altman on 'Rashomon'

as Self
Released: 2002-03-26

Interview with director Robert Altman about "Rashomon."

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The Kathryn Reed Story

as Himself
Released: 1965-09-16

Robert Altman recounts the life of his wife Kathryn Reed, using the format of a documentary,...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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Intimate Portrait

as Self
First aired: 1993-11-14

Intimate Portrait is a biographical television series on the Lifetime Television cable network...

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The South Bank Show

as Self
First aired: 1978-01-14

The South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show that was produced by ITV between 1978 and...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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Omnibus

as uncredited
First aired: 1952-11-09

Omnibus is an American, commercially sponsored, educational television series.

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The Directors

as Self
First aired: 1999-01-01

Documentary biography series featuring profiles of various famous film directors.

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Backstory

as Self
First aired: 2000-08-12

A provocative and in-depth look at the making of a classic movie, providing viewers with great...

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History vs. Hollywood

as Self
First aired: 2001-01-22

History vs. Hollywood is a television show on the History Channel in the United States. On the...

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