
Anything for John
Documentary
Overview
An intimate portrait of actor-writer-director John Cassavetes and a loving tribute to his genius for studying and depicting the human character. In-depth, candid interviews with his wife and muse Gena Rowlands as well as his most trusted friends and co-workers like Peter Falk, Ben Gazzara, Seymour Cassel, etc. Clips from Cassavetes' greatest films, and many rare photos illustrate this touching documentary.
Top Cast


John Cassavetes
John Cassavetes
Self (archive footage)
John Cassavetes
Self (archive footage)


Seymour Cassel
Seymour Cassel
Self
Seymour Cassel
Self


Peter Falk
Peter Falk
Self
Peter Falk
Self


Samuel Fuller
Samuel Fuller
Self
Samuel Fuller
Self


Ben Gazzara
Ben Gazzara
Self
Ben Gazzara
Self


Lelia Goldoni
Lelia Goldoni
Self
Lelia Goldoni
Self


Hugh Hurd
Hugh Hurd
Self
Hugh Hurd
Self


Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands
Self
Gena Rowlands
Self


Al Ruban
Al Ruban
Self
Al Ruban
Self


Sam Shaw
Sam Shaw
Self
Sam Shaw
Self
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