The Great Buster: A Celebration
Brief Synopsis
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The life and filmmaking career of iconic comedian Buster Keaton is celebrated in this documentary. Starting life in show business as a toddler in his family's vaudeville act, Keaton rose to fame in his visionary silent comedies of the 1920s. The later years of his career (which were filled with personal and professional difficulties) are also chronicled. However, the film returns to highlights from his brilliantly productive period to showcase the creativity, fearlessness and physical talents that made Keaton a comedy legend.
Cast & Crew
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Peter Bogdanovich
Director
Paul Dooley
Himself
French Stewart
Himself
Bill Irwin
Himself
Bill Hader
Himself
Nick Kroll
Himself
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Buster, Great Buster: A Celebration, Great Buster: Une célébration, The, gran Buster
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2018
Production Company
The Cohen Media Group ; The Cohen Media Group
Distribution Company
MK2 INTERNATIONAL/THE COHEN MEDIA GROUP (CMG); Mk2 International ; The Cohen Media Group
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 43m
Synopsis
The life and filmmaking career of iconic comedian Buster Keaton is celebrated in this documentary. Starting life in show business as a toddler in his family's vaudeville act, Keaton rose to fame in his visionary silent comedies of the 1920s. The later years of his career (which were filled with personal and professional difficulties) are also chronicled. However, the film returns to highlights from his brilliantly productive period to showcase the creativity, fearlessness and physical talents that made Keaton a comedy legend.
Director
Peter Bogdanovich
Director
Cast
Paul Dooley
Himself
French Stewart
Himself
Bill Irwin
Himself
Bill Hader
Himself
Nick Kroll
Himself
Werner Herzog
Himself
Mel Brooks
Himself
Richard Lewis
Himself
Dick Van Dyke
Himself
James Curtis
Himself
Peter Bogdanovich
Narrator
James Karen
Himself
Buster Keaton
Himself
Johnny Knoxville
Himself
Norman Lloyd
Himself
Patricia Eliot Tobias
Herself
Quentin Tarantino
Himself
Jon Watts
Himself
Carl Reiner
Himself
Bob Borgen
Himself
Cybill Shepherd
Herself
Crew
Peter Bogdanovich
Producer
Peter Bogdanovich
Screenplay
Peter Bogdanovich
Writer
Bob Borgen
Other
Mel Brooks
Other
Charles S. Cohen
Producer
James Curtis
Other
Paul Dooley
Other
Bill Hader
Other
Werner Herzog
Other
Bill Irwin
Other
James Karen
Other
Buster Keaton
Other
Johnny Knoxville
Other
Nick Kroll
Other
Richard Lewis
Other
Norman Lloyd
Other
Dustin Pearlman
Cinematographer
Dustin Pearlman
Other
Carl Reiner
Other
Roee Sharon
Producer
Cybill Shepherd
Other
French Stewart
Other
Louise Stratten
Producer
Quentin Tarantino
Other
Patricia Eliot Tobias
Other
Dick Van Dyke
Other
Jon Watts
Other
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Buster, Great Buster: A Celebration, Great Buster: Une célébration, The, gran Buster
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2018
Production Company
The Cohen Media Group ; The Cohen Media Group
Distribution Company
MK2 INTERNATIONAL/THE COHEN MEDIA GROUP (CMG); Mk2 International ; The Cohen Media Group
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 43m
Articles
The Great Buster: A Celebration
The life and filmmaking career of iconic comedian Buster Keaton is celebrated in this documentary. Starting life in show business as a toddler in his family's vaudeville act, Keaton rose to fame in his visionary silent comedies of the 1920s. The later years of his career (which were filled with personal and professional difficulties) are also chronicled. However, the film returns to highlights from his brilliantly productive period to showcase the creativity, fearlessness and physical talents that made Keaton a comedy legend.
The Great Buster: A Celebration
The life and filmmaking career of iconic comedian Buster Keaton is celebrated in this documentary. Starting life in show business as a toddler in his family's vaudeville act, Keaton rose to fame in his visionary silent comedies of the 1920s. The later years of his career (which were filled with personal and professional difficulties) are also chronicled. However, the film returns to highlights from his brilliantly productive period to showcase the creativity, fearlessness and physical talents that made Keaton a comedy legend.
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Released in United States October 5, 2018
Released in United States 2018 (Main Program)
Released in United States October 5, 2018
Released in United States 2018
