Surrounded by fans and sceptics, grizzled director J.J. "Jake" Hannaford returns from years abroad in Europe to a changed Hollywood, where he attempts to make his innovative comeback film. This film was started in 1970 by Orson Welles but never completed during his lifetime.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Orson Welles
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
John Huston
J.J. 'Jake' Hannaford
Oja Kodar
The Actress
Peter Bogdanovich
Brooks Otterlake
Susan Strasberg
Juliette Rich
Norman Foster
Billy Boyle
Robert Random
Oscar 'John' Dale
Lilli Palmer
Zarah Valeska
Edmond O'Brien
Pat Mullins
Mercedes McCambridge
Maggie Noonan
Cameron Mitchell
Matt "Zimmie" Zimmer
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