A day without sex is a day wasted.
A successful TV star during the 1960s, former "Hogan's Heroes" actor Bob Crane projects a wholesome family-man image, but this front masks his persona as a sex addict who records and photographs his many encounters with women, often with the help of his seedy friend, John Henry Carpenter. This biographical drama reveals how Crane's double life takes its toll on him and his family, and ultimately contributes to his death.
Auto Focus (2002) is a crime and drama film directed by Paul Schrader, released on October 18, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Greg Kinnear, Willem Dafoe, Rita Wilson and Maria Bello. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 224 ratings.
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Greg Kinnear
as Bob Crane
Willem Dafoe
as John Carpenter
Rita Wilson
as Anne Crane
Maria Bello
as Patricia Olson / Patrica Crane
Ron Leibman
as Lenny
Kurt Fuller
as Werner Klemperer
Ed Begley Jr.
as Mel Rosen
Michael E. Rodgers
as Richard Dawson
Michael McKean
as Video Executive
Christopher Neiman
as Robert Clary
Bruce Solomon
as Edward H. Feldman
Lyle Kanouse
as John Banner
Directed by Paul Schrader, written by Robert Graysmith and Michael Gerbosi, produced by Larry Karaszewski, Todd Rosken and Patrick Dollard.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 224 ratings.
**_Bob Crane's growing sexual addiction and murder_** Crane (Greg Kinnear) befriends a video expert named John Carpenter (Willem Dafoe) around the time he gets the gig for Hogan's Heroes. He is soon seduced by the temptations of being a big star; "free sex" is the sin du jour of the era and Crane can't resist the scores of beautiful women who want him. Unlike Crane, Carpenter isn't a star and isn't handsome, but…
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The main cast of Auto Focus (2002) includes Greg Kinnear, Willem Dafoe, Rita Wilson, Maria Bello and Ron Leibman. The film was directed by Paul Schrader. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Auto Focus was released on October 18, 2002 and runs for 1h 44m.
Auto Focus (2002) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 224 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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