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The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera

In a documentary about Samuel Fuller, the spectator gets different impressions about the Hollywood director and his films. The film is divided into the three sections: The Typewriter, the Rifle and the Movie Camera. The first segment covers Fuller's past as a newsman where he began as a copy boy and ended as a reporter. Part two describes Fuller's experiences in World War II, in which he participated as a soldier. The last section focuses on Fuller as director. Tim Robbins interviews Samuel Fuller revealing the director's own memories and impressions. Beside the interview, Jim Jarmusch, Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino accompany the documentary with their comments.

Credits

The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera Cast

Name Character
Martin Scorsese He was 53, now 81 years old as Himself
Quentin Tarantino He was 33, now 61 years old as Himself
Tim Robbins He was 37, now 65 years old as Himself
Jim Jarmusch He was 43, now 71 years old as Himself
Samuel Fuller He was 83, 85 years old when he died as Himself

The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera Crew

Name Department
Adam Simon as Director. He was 34 (now 62) years old Directing
Adam Simon as Writer. He was 34 (now 62) years old Writing
The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera poster
The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera (27 years)

  • Release day: Friday, June 28, 1996
  • Runtime: 55 minutes