John Cassavetes
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John Nicholas Cassavetes (December 9, 1929–February 3, 1989) was a Greek American actor, screenwriter, and director. He is considered a pioneer of American independent film.
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Improvisation
The role of improvisation in Cassavetes' films is frequently misunderstood. His films were — with the exception of the original version of Shadows — heavily scripted. Confusion arises in part because Cassavetes allowed actors to bring their own interpretations of characters to their performances. Performances were scripted, but delivery was not. Cassavetes was also willing to revise the script if he saw an actor taking a character in a different direction.
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Selected filmography
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As Director
- Shadows (1959)
- Too Late Blues (1961)
- A Child Is Waiting (1963)
- Faces (1968)
- Husbands (1970)
- Minnie and Moskowitz (1971)
- A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
- The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
- Opening Night (1977)
- Gloria (1980)
- Love Streams (1984)
- Big Trouble (1986)
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As Actor
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1956) Episode: "You Got to Have Luck"
- Edge of the City (1957)
- The Killers (1964)
- The Dirty Dozen (1967)
- Rosemary's Baby (1968)
- Husbands (1970)
- Two-Minute Warning (1976)
- Mikey and Nicky (1976)
- Brass Target (1978)
- The Fury (1978)
- Whose Life Is It Anyway? (1981)
- The Incubus (1981)
- Tempest (1982)
- The Haircut (1982)
- Marvin & Tige (1983)
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