John Ford: The Man Who Invented America(2019)
John Ford : l'homme qui inventa l'Amérique
John Ford: The Man Who Invented America Synopsis
Over a 50-year career and more than a hundred movies, filmmaker John Ford (1894-1973) forged the legend of the Far West. By giving a face to the underprivileged, from humble cowboys to persecuted minorities, he revealed like no one else the great social divisions that existed and still exist in the United States. More than four decades after his death, what remains of his legacy and humanistic values in the memory of those who love his work?
John Ford: The Man Who Invented America (2019) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Jean-Christophe Klotz, released on February 3, 2019 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Jean-Christophe Klotz, Joseph McBride, Cécile Gornet and Michel Cieutat. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Christophe Klotz
- Writers:
- Jean-Christophe Klotz, François Bringer
- Producers:
- Guillaume Allary, Karina Si Ahmed
- Cinematographer:
- Alberto Marquardt
- Composer:
- Jean-Christophe Klotz
- Production:
- Hauteville Productions, ARTE, TCM Cinéma, RTS, TCM España, RTP
- Status:
- Released
John Ford: The Man Who Invented America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Christophe Klotz
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Joseph McBride
as Self - Biographer
- Cécile Gornet
Cécile Gornet
as Self - Philosopher
- Michel Cieutat
Michel Cieutat
as Self - Film Historian
- Jennifer Ortiz
Jennifer Ortiz
as Self - Cattle Rancher
- Fermin Ortiz
Fermin Ortiz
as Self - Cattle Rancher
- Nancy Schoenberger
Nancy Schoenberger
as Self - American Literature Professor
- Dan Ford
Dan Ford
as Self - Grandson
- Angelo Baca
Angelo Baca
as Self - Filmmaker
- Chale Nafus
Chale Nafus
as Self - Film Historian
John Ford
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
John Wayne
as Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Christophe Klotz, written by Jean-Christophe Klotz and François Bringer, produced by Guillaume Allary and Karina Si Ahmed.
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John Ford: The Man Who Invented America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 13 ratings.
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John Ford: The Man Who Invented America – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in John Ford: The Man Who Invented America?
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The main cast of John Ford: The Man Who Invented America (2019) includes Jean-Christophe Klotz, Joseph McBride, Cécile Gornet, Michel Cieutat and Jennifer Ortiz. The film was directed by Jean-Christophe Klotz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John Ford: The Man Who Invented America released?
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John Ford: The Man Who Invented America was released on February 3, 2019 and runs for 54m.
Is John Ford: The Man Who Invented America worth watching?
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John Ford: The Man Who Invented America (2019) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.