Bob Rafelson
Nascimento : 1933-02-21, New York City, New York, USA
Morte : 2022-07-23
História
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Robert "Bob" Rafelson (February 21, 1933-July 23, 2022) was an American film director, writer and producer. He was most famous for directing and co-writing the film Five Easy Pieces, starring Jack Nicholson, as well as being one of the creators of the pop group and TV series, The Monkees (with Raybert/BBS Productions partner Bert Schneider).
Rafelson was born in New York City, the son of a hat manufacturer. His uncle was screenwriter and playwright Samson Raphaelson.
Rafelson and Nicholson have been collaborators for over thirty years. Nicholson and Rafelson wrote and produced and Rafelson directed Head, starring the Monkees, in 1968, followed by Five Easy Pieces. In subsequent years, Rafelson directed Nicholson in four more films, including The King of Marvin Gardens (1972), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), Man Trouble (1992), and Blood and Wine (1996).
Rafelson has adapted the works of legendary noir authors James M. Cain, Raymond Chandler, and Dashiell Hammett.
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Self
How did America change from Easy Rider into Donald Trump? What became of the dreams and utopias of the 1960's and 1970's? What do the people who lived in that golden age think about it today? Did they really blow it? Shot in Cinemascope - from New Jersey to California - this melancholic and elegiac road-movie draws upon the portrait of a confused, complex and incandescent America one year after the start of the electoral campaign. That golden age has become its last romantic border and an inconsolable America is about to pull on a trigger called Trump.
Self
A video piece featuring director Bob Rafelson and actor Jack Nicholson, discussing the production of the film "Five Easy Pieces" (1970).
Himself
Documentary on the BBS company who released some of the best films of the 1970s.
Self
A short video piece featuring director Bob Rafelson and actress Ellen Burstyn discussing the evolution of the characters in The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) and how accidents on the set proved beneficial to the film.
Himself
This 2009 documentary features directors Bob Rafelson, Peter Bogdanovich, and Henry Jaglom, actor-director Jack Nicholson, and actresses Karen Black and Ellen Burstyn, among others, reminiscing about the making of the groundbreaking films of BBS Productions.
Self
The Midnight Sun Film Festival is held every June in the Finnish village of Sodankylä beyond the arctic circle — where the sun never sets. Founded by Aki and Mika Kaurismäki along with Anssi Mänttäri and Peter von Bagh in 1985, the festival has played host to an international who’s who of directors and each day begins with a two-hour discussion. To mark the festival’s silver anniversary, festival director Peter von Bagh edited together highlights from these dialogues to create an epic four-part choral history of cinema drawn from the anecdotes, insights, and wisdom of his all-star cast: Coppola, Fuller, Forman, Chabrol, Corman, Demy, Kieslowski, Kiarostami, Varda, Oliveira, Erice, Rouch, Gilliam, Jancso — and 64 more. Ranging across innumerable topics (war, censorship, movie stars, formative influences, America, neorealism) these voices, many now passed away, engage in a personal dialogue across the years that’s by turns charming, profound, hilarious and moving.
Self
The artistry, triumph and lifelong friendship of the great cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond. With film school equipment, they shoot the Soviet crackdown of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. As refugees they struggle in Hollywood, finally breaking into the mainstream with their pivotal contribution to the "American New Wave."
Director
Este suspense com toques de filme noir conta a história de um detetive de São Francisco, vivido por Samuel L. Jackson, que tenta ajudar uma amiga a achar sua filha desaparecida. Os acontecimentos o levam a uma complicada e perigosa trama. Durante a busca, o detetive mete-se numa fria, caindo na mão de violentos bandidos que planejam um golpe milionário. Entre eles, está o frio e calculista Tyrone e a bela e fogosa Erin.
Matty Bonkers
Veteran film director Matty Bonkers, a Hollywood legend, arrives in Berlin for an honorary retrospective tribute. While introducing his film Mockery, he receives a phone call from his producer lying in intensive care at a hospital. Blau needs a favor for old times' sake. Could Matty finish a porn movie before his legs get broken by Tokyo Tony? Matty reluctantly agrees. On the set he meets movie star and ex-cello-player Inga - and the experience is bizarre spirited uplifting a comédie humaine.
Director
Veteran film director Matty Bonkers, a Hollywood legend, arrives in Berlin for an honorary retrospective tribute. While introducing his film Mockery, he receives a phone call from his producer lying in intensive care at a hospital. Blau needs a favor for old times' sake. Could Matty finish a porn movie before his legs get broken by Tokyo Tony? Matty reluctantly agrees. On the set he meets movie star and ex-cello-player Inga - and the experience is bizarre spirited uplifting a comédie humaine.
Self
A 2002 video piece featuring director Bob Rafelson, cinematographer László Kovács, and actor Bruce Dern discussing style and process of the film The King of Marvin Gardens (1972).
Director
Private eye Philip Marlowe and his bride move to a desert town, where he uncovers a land scheme.
Self
Hailed by some as a cinematic genius, a feminist voice and a true maverick of American cinema, dismissed by others as a voyeuristic fraud and the "world's worst director," Henry Jaglom obsessively confuses and abuses the line between life and art. Featuring scores of interviews (including Orson Welles, Dennis Hopper, Milos Forman and Peter Bogdanovich) and rare behind-the-scenes footage, this hilarious documentary explores the fascinating question of Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Story
A man who has failed as a father and husband commits a heist to make money for his fledging business, but things become complicated when his wife interferes.
Director
A man who has failed as a father and husband commits a heist to make money for his fledging business, but things become complicated when his wife interferes.
Director
A series of erotic short films, all with similar unexpected endings.
Man At Mall
Um roteirista alcoólatra decide beber até morrer em Las Vegas. Ele conhece uma bela prostituta e os dois começam um relacionamento incomum: ela não pode dizer a ele para parar de beber e ele não pode culpá-la pelo trabalho dela.
Rejected Customer (uncredited)
The attractive Davida enters a shop shortly before off-time and wants to buy a bathtub. Just the manager is still there. As business is not well, he is willing to stay longer. Davida wants to try the bathtubs. Although this is not allowed in the shop the manager agrees. As if that is not enough, Davida says she wants the bathtub for two and needs to be sure it fits her needs. She wants the manager to take place in the bathtub too.
Director
The attractive Davida enters a shop shortly before off-time and wants to buy a bathtub. Just the manager is still there. As business is not well, he is willing to stay longer. Davida wants to try the bathtubs. Although this is not allowed in the shop the manager agrees. As if that is not enough, Davida says she wants the bathtub for two and needs to be sure it fits her needs. She wants the manager to take place in the bathtub too.
Director
Harry é um treinador de cães de guarda infeliz com a vida e com o casamento. Ele é contatado por Joane, uma cantora de ópera recém-separada, que precisa de ajuda para proteger sua casa, recentemente invadida.
Screenplay
A lendária história real do capitão Richard Francis Burton e da tumultuada expedição do tenente John Hanning Speke para encontrar a nascente do rio Nilo.
Director
A lendária história real do capitão Richard Francis Burton e da tumultuada expedição do tenente John Hanning Speke para encontrar a nascente do rio Nilo.
Director
Uma bela mulher, Catherine Petersen, sempre aumenta sua fortuna quando casa e seus ricos maridos morrem. Após receber a herança, ela desaparece da cidade e assume uma nova identidade, se preparando para o próximo golpe. Uma investigadora do Departamento de Justiça, Alex Barnes, fica intrigada e a segue até o Havaí, onde consegue se tornar amiga da suspeita. Catherine está pronta para se casar com o dono de uma rede de hotéis, Paul Nuytten, por quem Alex acaba se apaixonando.
Sam
A middle-aged couple, on the verge of proceeding with a divorce, find themselves questioning their decision to separate when fellow friends and neighbors, oblivious to their marital troubles, assemble at their house for a 4th of July Weekend party.
Self
A woman goes to Cannes and, lost in its chaos and unable to obtain tickets, ends up watching it on television from her hotel room.
Gangster
A reporter travelling to Latin America witnesses a murder through the lens of his camera.
Producer
Dono de um posto de gasolina contrata novo empregado. Jovem e sedutor, acaba se envolvendo com a esposa do patrão e com ela planeja matar o dono do local para herdar seus bens.
Director
Dono de um posto de gasolina contrata novo empregado. Jovem e sedutor, acaba se envolvendo com a esposa do patrão e com ela planeja matar o dono do local para herdar seus bens.
himself
Bob Rafelson: Self-portrait
Man on a Sidewalk with Painting (uncredited)
É um filme de comédia dramática de 1976, dirigido por Bob Rafelson, com roteiro de Charles Gaines (adaptado de sua novela de 1972 de mesmo nome). A história centra-se em um jovem de Birmingham (Alabama), interpretado por Jeff Bridges, que está envolvido em um acordo desonesto. A fim de fechar o acordo, ele precisa comprar uma academia para completar um lote multi-parcelado. Quando ele visita a academia, no entanto, vê que está romanticamente interessado na recepcionista (Sally Field) e esboça um estilo de vida despreocupado, como o do fisiculturista austríaco "Joe Santo" (Arnold Schwarzenegger) que está treinando para a competição de Mr. Universo.
Producer
É um filme de comédia dramática de 1976, dirigido por Bob Rafelson, com roteiro de Charles Gaines (adaptado de sua novela de 1972 de mesmo nome). A história centra-se em um jovem de Birmingham (Alabama), interpretado por Jeff Bridges, que está envolvido em um acordo desonesto. A fim de fechar o acordo, ele precisa comprar uma academia para completar um lote multi-parcelado. Quando ele visita a academia, no entanto, vê que está romanticamente interessado na recepcionista (Sally Field) e esboça um estilo de vida despreocupado, como o do fisiculturista austríaco "Joe Santo" (Arnold Schwarzenegger) que está treinando para a competição de Mr. Universo.
Screenplay
É um filme de comédia dramática de 1976, dirigido por Bob Rafelson, com roteiro de Charles Gaines (adaptado de sua novela de 1972 de mesmo nome). A história centra-se em um jovem de Birmingham (Alabama), interpretado por Jeff Bridges, que está envolvido em um acordo desonesto. A fim de fechar o acordo, ele precisa comprar uma academia para completar um lote multi-parcelado. Quando ele visita a academia, no entanto, vê que está romanticamente interessado na recepcionista (Sally Field) e esboça um estilo de vida despreocupado, como o do fisiculturista austríaco "Joe Santo" (Arnold Schwarzenegger) que está treinando para a competição de Mr. Universo.
Director
É um filme de comédia dramática de 1976, dirigido por Bob Rafelson, com roteiro de Charles Gaines (adaptado de sua novela de 1972 de mesmo nome). A história centra-se em um jovem de Birmingham (Alabama), interpretado por Jeff Bridges, que está envolvido em um acordo desonesto. A fim de fechar o acordo, ele precisa comprar uma academia para completar um lote multi-parcelado. Quando ele visita a academia, no entanto, vê que está romanticamente interessado na recepcionista (Sally Field) e esboça um estilo de vida despreocupado, como o do fisiculturista austríaco "Joe Santo" (Arnold Schwarzenegger) que está treinando para a competição de Mr. Universo.
Producer
Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise on a Pacific Island, which might be just another of his pie-in-the-sky schemes. Inevitably, complications begin to pile up.
Writer
Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise on a Pacific Island, which might be just another of his pie-in-the-sky schemes. Inevitably, complications begin to pile up.
Director
Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise on a Pacific Island, which might be just another of his pie-in-the-sky schemes. Inevitably, complications begin to pile up.
Producer
O amadurecimento de um jovem chamado Sonny em uma pequena cidade do Texas nos anos 50.
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Uma desiludido da classe alta Americana pega trabalhos por aí em plataformas de petróleo. Isso quando sua vida não é gasta em uma sucessão miserável de bares, motéis e outros muquifos. Robert Eroica Dupea (Jack Nicholson) é um ex-pianista clássico que rejeita seu modo de viver, passando a trocar constantemente de mulher e emprego. Robert retorna para casa com Rayette Dipesto (Karen Black), sua namorada, depois de descobrir que seu pai está à beira da morte. Lá, ele conhece Catherine Van Ost (Susan Anspach), uma interessante mulher que o faz ficar dividido. Recebeu 4 indicações ao Oscar: Filme, Ator (Jack Nicholson), Atriz (Karen Black) e Roteiro Original.
Producer
Uma desiludido da classe alta Americana pega trabalhos por aí em plataformas de petróleo. Isso quando sua vida não é gasta em uma sucessão miserável de bares, motéis e outros muquifos. Robert Eroica Dupea (Jack Nicholson) é um ex-pianista clássico que rejeita seu modo de viver, passando a trocar constantemente de mulher e emprego. Robert retorna para casa com Rayette Dipesto (Karen Black), sua namorada, depois de descobrir que seu pai está à beira da morte. Lá, ele conhece Catherine Van Ost (Susan Anspach), uma interessante mulher que o faz ficar dividido. Recebeu 4 indicações ao Oscar: Filme, Ator (Jack Nicholson), Atriz (Karen Black) e Roteiro Original.
Story
Uma desiludido da classe alta Americana pega trabalhos por aí em plataformas de petróleo. Isso quando sua vida não é gasta em uma sucessão miserável de bares, motéis e outros muquifos. Robert Eroica Dupea (Jack Nicholson) é um ex-pianista clássico que rejeita seu modo de viver, passando a trocar constantemente de mulher e emprego. Robert retorna para casa com Rayette Dipesto (Karen Black), sua namorada, depois de descobrir que seu pai está à beira da morte. Lá, ele conhece Catherine Van Ost (Susan Anspach), uma interessante mulher que o faz ficar dividido. Recebeu 4 indicações ao Oscar: Filme, Ator (Jack Nicholson), Atriz (Karen Black) e Roteiro Original.
Director
Uma desiludido da classe alta Americana pega trabalhos por aí em plataformas de petróleo. Isso quando sua vida não é gasta em uma sucessão miserável de bares, motéis e outros muquifos. Robert Eroica Dupea (Jack Nicholson) é um ex-pianista clássico que rejeita seu modo de viver, passando a trocar constantemente de mulher e emprego. Robert retorna para casa com Rayette Dipesto (Karen Black), sua namorada, depois de descobrir que seu pai está à beira da morte. Lá, ele conhece Catherine Van Ost (Susan Anspach), uma interessante mulher que o faz ficar dividido. Recebeu 4 indicações ao Oscar: Filme, Ator (Jack Nicholson), Atriz (Karen Black) e Roteiro Original.
Himself (uncredited)
In this surrealistic and free-form follow-up to the Monkees' television show, the band frolic their way through a series of musical set pieces and vignettes containing humor and anti-establishment social commentary.
Producer
In this surrealistic and free-form follow-up to the Monkees' television show, the band frolic their way through a series of musical set pieces and vignettes containing humor and anti-establishment social commentary.
Writer
In this surrealistic and free-form follow-up to the Monkees' television show, the band frolic their way through a series of musical set pieces and vignettes containing humor and anti-establishment social commentary.
Director
In this surrealistic and free-form follow-up to the Monkees' television show, the band frolic their way through a series of musical set pieces and vignettes containing humor and anti-establishment social commentary.
Script Editor
This omnibus release consists of three playlets filmed and aired during television's Golden Age, and starring some of the legends of film and television. The collection originally ran as a two-hour segment on December 14, 1959, on the anthology series The Play of the Week, broadcast locally in New York City via the independent radio station WNTA. Each "tale" in the anthology was adapted from a single tale by the inimitable Sholom Aleichem, regarded by many as the "Yiddish Mark Twain". Included are: "A Tale of Chelm" starring Zero Mostel and Nancy Walker in the story of a bookseller attempting to buy a goat; "Bontche Schweig" about a poor man (Jack Gilford) whose recent arrival in Heaven makes the angels cry; and "The High School" about a Jewish merchant (Morris Carnovsky) persuaded by his wife (Gertrude Berg) to let their son attend a particular high school despite the enforcement of quotas for Jewish students.
