Storyline

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.—Gerhard Windecker

Plot Keywords

quentin tarantino, martin scorsese, writer, soldier, reporter, director, creative, engaging, passionate, new york city, hollywood, calif., europe, journalism, film industry, world war ii, adventure, discovery, transformation, 1980s

Short Review

Amazing documentary on the director. Ends up his life was as fascinating as the films he made. There's also some no nonsense life lessons to be learned here, and you'll never look at war films the same way again.

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