Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank(1986)
A Portrait of Robert Frank
Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank Synopsis
Presents an intimate view of four decades of the Swiss-born artist Robert Frank who has had an extraordinary influence on contemporary photography and filmmaking. This documentary which examines his life through his films and photographs, includes interviews with many of his collaborators and contemporaries. Written, directed and edited by Philip Brookman, Amy Brookman
Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank (1986) is a documentary film directed by Philip Brookman, released on January 1, 1986 with a runtime of 28m. It stars Philip Brookman, Allen Ginsberg, Robert Frank and Rudy Wurlitzer.
- Director:
- Philip Brookman
- Writers:
- Philip Brookman, Amy Brookman
- Producers:
- Anne Wilkes Tucker, Paul Yeager
- Cinematographer:
- Babette Mangolte
- Production:
- KUHT Film Production
- Status:
- Released
Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Philip Brookman
Philip Brookman
as Narrator (voice)
Allen Ginsberg
as Self
- Robert Frank
Robert Frank
as Self
Rudy Wurlitzer
as Self
- Louis Faurer
Louis Faurer
as Self
Elliott Erwitt
as Self
Emile de Antonio
as Self
- Miles Forst
Miles Forst
as Self
- Sid Kaplan
Sid Kaplan
as Self
- John Szarkowski
John Szarkowski
as Self
- Duane Michals
Duane Michals
as Self
- Ed Grazda
Ed Grazda
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Philip Brookman, written by Philip Brookman and Amy Brookman, produced by Anne Wilkes Tucker and Paul Yeager.
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Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank?
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The main cast of Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank (1986) includes Philip Brookman, Allen Ginsberg, Robert Frank, Rudy Wurlitzer and Louis Faurer. The film was directed by Philip Brookman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank released?
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Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank was released on January 1, 1986 and runs for 28m.