In the fall of 1964, just over a year before his death, Buster Keaton traveled to Canada to make The Railrodder, a short subject that now enjoys a small cult following. Documenting this mobile production in fascinating and unexpected detail, Buster Keaton Rides Again offers a rare glimpse of the comedy legend’s temperament, philosophies, hobbies, marriage (his third), and the occasionally combative creative process behind the scenes. An intimate look at one of cinema’s most enduring legends.
Buster Keaton Rides Again (1965) is a documentary film directed by John Spotton, released on October 30, 1965 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Buster Keaton, Eleanor Keaton, Gerald Potterton and Michael Kane. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
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Buster Keaton
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Eleanor Keaton
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Gerald Potterton
as Self - Director of 'The Railrodder'
Michael Kane
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Directed by John Spotton, written by Donald Brittain, produced by Julian Biggs.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 23 ratings.
Did you know that it was actually the legendary "Fatty" Arbuckle who gave Keaton his first break in cinema? That was when he was an extra on some "Keystone Cops" sketches and the star saw potential in this former Vaudeville artist. This documentary itself doesn't so much offer us a career retrospective, but follows the man as he looks rather fish-out-of-water like making the Canadian film "The Railrodder" (1965).…
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The main cast of Buster Keaton Rides Again (1965) includes Buster Keaton, Eleanor Keaton, Gerald Potterton and Michael Kane. The film was directed by John Spotton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Buster Keaton Rides Again was released on October 30, 1965 and runs for 55m.
Buster Keaton Rides Again (1965) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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