Norman Mailer: The American (2012)
A provocateur, a rebel, a performer, and a true American, Norman Mailer never stopped giving people something to talk about. This documentary goes beyond the Mailer of the bookshelves and NY Times best seller list to Mailer the social critic, family man, filmmaker, and lover. Here's a look into the life of a complex, intellectual, working class hero. With never before seen footage of Adele Morales Mailer's startling revelations after being stabbed by her husband. Featuring unseen footage and interviews from wives and lovers, enemies and admirers, his children and the man himself.
Director: Joseph Mantegna
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: May 18, 2012
Cast
- Norman Mailer - Self (archive footage)
- Muhammad Ali - Self
- Dick Cavett - Self
- Allen Ginsberg - Self (archive footage)
- Rip Torn - Self
- Gore Vidal - Self
Music: Francisco Lobos, Patrick Cannell
Editing: Justin Chan
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Norman Mailer: The American about?
- A provocateur, a rebel, a performer, and a true American, Norman Mailer never stopped giving people something to talk about. This documentary goes beyond the Mailer of the bookshelves and NY Times best seller list to Mailer the social critic, family man, filmmaker, and lover. Here's a look into the life of a complex, intellectual, working class hero. With never before seen footage of Adele Morales Mailer's startling revelations after being stabbed by her husband. Featuring unseen footage and interviews from wives and lovers, enemies and admirers, his children and the man himself.
- Who directed Norman Mailer: The American?
- Norman Mailer: The American was directed by Joseph Mantegna.
- Who stars in Norman Mailer: The American?
- Norman Mailer: The American stars Norman Mailer, Muhammad Ali, Dick Cavett, Allen Ginsberg, Rip Torn, Gore Vidal.
- How long is Norman Mailer: The American?
- Norman Mailer: The American has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Norman Mailer: The American?
- Norman Mailer: The American is a Documentary film.