David Stratton: A Cinematic Life(2017)
For Most People, Movies are Entertainment. For One Man, They are a Way of Life.
David Stratton: A Cinematic Life Synopsis
A compelling personal journey with David Stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of Australia in England, where he saw the first images of this strange and exotic landscape via the medium of film, to his migration to Australia as a ‘ten pound pom’ in 1963 and onto his present day reflections on the iconic themes that run through our cinematic legacy. All of this reflects a passionate engagement in a uniquely Australian medium. Parallel and at the heart of the series is the story of an industry whose growing pains David has witnessed over a lifetime. Alongside David, the protagonists of this history are the giants of Australian cinema – both behind the camera and in front of it.
David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017) is a documentary film directed by Sally Aitken, released on March 9, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars David Stratton, Dr George Miller, Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Sally Aitken
- Writers:
- Sally Aitken
- Producers:
- Jo-anne McGowan
- Cinematographer:
- Kevin Scott
- Composer:
- Caitlin Yeo
- Production:
- Stranger Than Fiction Films, Screen NSW, Screen Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Status:
- Released
David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017) Trailer
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David Stratton: A Cinematic Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Stratton
as Self
- Dr George Miller
Dr George Miller
as Self
Nicole Kidman
as Self
Russell Crowe
as Self
Anne-Louise Lambert
as Self
Margaret Pomeranz
as Self
Geoffrey Wright
as Self
Michael Caton
as Self
Jacki Weaver
as Self
Todd McCarthy
as Self
Jack Thompson
as Self
Sam Neill
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Sally Aitken, written by Sally Aitken, produced by Jo-anne McGowan.
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David Stratton: A Cinematic Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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David Stratton: A Cinematic Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch David Stratton: A Cinematic Life online?
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David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017) is available to stream on DocPlay, Beamafilm and DocPlay Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in David Stratton: A Cinematic Life?
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The main cast of David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017) includes David Stratton, Dr George Miller, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe and Anne-Louise Lambert. The film was directed by Sally Aitken. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was David Stratton: A Cinematic Life released?
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David Stratton: A Cinematic Life was released on March 9, 2017 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is David Stratton: A Cinematic Life worth watching?
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David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 7 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 David Stratton: A Cinematic Life?
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