Norman Mailer: The American(2012)
Norman Mailer: The American Synopsis
A provocateur, a rebel, a performer, and a true American, Norman Mailer never stopped giving people something to talk about. This documentary goes beyond the Mailer of the bookshelves and NY Times best seller list to Mailer the social critic, family man, filmmaker, and lover. Here's a look into the life of a complex, intellectual, working class hero. With never before seen footage of Adele Morales Mailer's startling revelations after being stabbed by her husband. Featuring unseen footage and interviews from wives and lovers, enemies and admirers, his children and the man himself.
Norman Mailer: The American (2012) is a documentary film directed by Joseph Mantegna, released on May 18, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Norman Mailer, Muhammad Ali, Dick Cavett and Allen Ginsberg. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Mantegna
- Producers:
- Tim McCarthy, Steph Ching, Joseph Mantegna
- Composer:
- Patrick Cannell
- Status:
- Released
Norman Mailer: The American (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Norman Mailer: The American before you stream it.
Norman Mailer: The American Cast & Crew
Main cast
Norman Mailer
as Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
as Self
Dick Cavett
as Self
Allen Ginsberg
as Self (archive footage)
Rip Torn
as Self
Gore Vidal
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Mantegna, produced by Tim McCarthy, Steph Ching and Joseph Mantegna.
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Norman Mailer: The American Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Norman Mailer: The American – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Norman Mailer: The American online?
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Norman Mailer: The American (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Norman Mailer: The American?
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The main cast of Norman Mailer: The American (2012) includes Norman Mailer, Muhammad Ali, Dick Cavett, Allen Ginsberg and Rip Torn. The film was directed by Joseph Mantegna. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Norman Mailer: The American released?
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Norman Mailer: The American was released on May 18, 2012 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Norman Mailer: The American worth watching?
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Norman Mailer: The American (2012) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Norman Mailer: The American?
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Yes. The official Norman Mailer: The American trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.