The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton(1970)
The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton Synopsis
America's great film director-actor Buster Keaton, discussed by film critic Andrew Sarris and Raymond Rohauer, cinema historian, with some unusual perspectives on his goals and motivations. Illustrated with many film excerpts from 1917 to 1928. Rohauer knew Keaton and was partly responsible from rescuing many of his old films from destruction. Sarris is a leading film critic who has often written about Keaton.
The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton (1970) is a documentary film directed by Merrill Brockway, released on November 1, 1970 with a runtime of 28m. It stars James MacAndrew, Raymond Rohauer, Andrew Sarris and Buster Keaton.
- Director:
- Merrill Brockway
- Writers:
- Stephan Chodorov
- Producers:
- Merrill Brockway
- Production:
- Camera Three Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton Cast & Crew
Main cast
James MacAndrew
as Self (Host)
- Raymond Rohauer
Raymond Rohauer
as Self
- Andrew Sarris
Andrew Sarris
as Self
Buster Keaton
as Self (archival footage)
Key crew
Directed by Merrill Brockway, written by Stephan Chodorov, produced by Merrill Brockway.
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The main cast of The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton (1970) includes James MacAndrew, Raymond Rohauer, Andrew Sarris and Buster Keaton. The film was directed by Merrill Brockway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton was released on November 1, 1970 and runs for 28m.