The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton (1970)
America's great film director-actor Buster Keaton, discussed by film critic Andrew Sarris and Raymond Rohauer, cinema historian, with some unusual perspectives on his goals and motivations. Illustrated with many film excerpts from 1917 to 1928. Rohauer knew Keaton and was partly responsible from rescuing many of his old films from destruction. Sarris is a leading film critic who has often written about Keaton.
Director: Merrill Brockway
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: November 1, 1970
Cast
- James MacAndrew - Self (Host)
- Raymond Rohauer - Self
- Andrew Sarris - Self
- Buster Keaton - Self (archival footage)
Screenplay
Production: Camera Three Productions
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Merrill Brockway
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton about?
- America's great film director-actor Buster Keaton, discussed by film critic Andrew Sarris and Raymond Rohauer, cinema historian, with some unusual perspectives on his goals and motivations. Illustrated with many film excerpts from 1917 to 1928. Rohauer knew Keaton and was partly responsible from rescuing many of his old films from destruction. Sarris is a leading film critic who has often written about Keaton.
- Who directed The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton?
- The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton was directed by Merrill Brockway.
- Who stars in The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton?
- The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton stars James MacAndrew, Raymond Rohauer, Andrew Sarris, Buster Keaton.
- How long is The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton?
- The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton?
- The Metaphysics of Buster Keaton is a Documentary film.