A Letter to Elia(2010)
A Letter to Elia Synopsis
Martin Scorsese reflects on the profound influence of director Elia Kazan, tracing his artistic journey from the Group Theatre to Hollywood success and the controversies of the blacklist era. Co-directed with Kent Jones, the film combines interviews and clips from Kazan’s classics—On the Waterfront, A Streetcar Named Desire, and America, America—to portray him as a deeply personal filmmaker within an often impersonal industry.
A Letter to Elia (2010) is a documentary film directed by Martin Scorsese, released on September 4, 2010 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Elia Kazan, Martin Scorsese and Elias Koteas. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Scorsese
- Producers:
- Martin Scorsese, Emma Tillinger Koskoff
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Raker
- Status:
- Released
A Letter to Elia (2010) Trailer
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A Letter to Elia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elia Kazan
as Self (archive footage)
Martin Scorsese
as Self - Narrator
Elias Koteas
as Elia Kazan (Voice)
Key crew
Directed by Martin Scorsese, produced by Martin Scorsese and Emma Tillinger Koskoff.
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A Letter to Elia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 23 ratings.
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The main cast of A Letter to Elia (2010) includes Elia Kazan, Martin Scorsese and Elias Koteas. The film was directed by Martin Scorsese. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Letter to Elia released?
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A Letter to Elia was released on September 4, 2010 and runs for 1h.
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A Letter to Elia (2010) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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