The Man Who Would Be Kubrick (1999)
The documentary recounts Alan Conway's deception as Stanley Kubrick, exploiting misconceptions about Kubrick's appearance and people's desire for contact with a celebrity. It features an interview with Conway from 1996 and Alexander Walker's insights, aiming for objectivity. The narrator also addresses Conway's criminal past and allegations of sexual misconduct, linked to Kubrick's name. Conway died shortly before Kubrick. Cook and Frewin later made "Colour Me Kubrick," a comedy starring John Malkovich, inspired by Conway's story.
Director: Nigel Algar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: September 4, 1999
Cast
- Alan Conway - Self - Conman
- Barbara Flynn - Self - Narrator
- Alexander Walker - Self / Film Critic
- Zeb White - Self
Screenplay
Music: Richard Wagner
Editing: Cliff Homow
Production: October Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
liar, conman
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Who Would Be Kubrick about?
- The documentary recounts Alan Conway's deception as Stanley Kubrick, exploiting misconceptions about Kubrick's appearance and people's desire for contact with a celebrity. It features an interview with Conway from 1996 and Alexander Walker's insights, aiming for objectivity. The narrator also addresses Conway's criminal past and allegations of sexual misconduct, linked to Kubrick's name. Conway died shortly before Kubrick. Cook and Frewin later made "Colour Me Kubrick," a comedy starring John Malkovich, inspired by Conway's story.
- Who directed The Man Who Would Be Kubrick?
- The Man Who Would Be Kubrick was directed by Nigel Algar.
- Who stars in The Man Who Would Be Kubrick?
- The Man Who Would Be Kubrick stars Alan Conway, Barbara Flynn, Alexander Walker, Zeb White.
- How long is The Man Who Would Be Kubrick?
- The Man Who Would Be Kubrick has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Who Would Be Kubrick?
- The Man Who Would Be Kubrick is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Man Who Would Be Kubrick produced?
- The Man Who Would Be Kubrick was produced in United Kingdom.