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The Death of Don Quixote

The Death of Don Quixote

A quixotic film about the curse of filming “Don Quixote.”

2019•13m•6.5/10
ComedyDrama

Ratings

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6.5/10(4)

London, 1968. Director Alphonse attempts to complete his greatest cinematic work yet, entitled “The Death of Don Quixote.” But his aging star, Patrick, is seriously ill, so it is unclear what will die first: his vision, Patrick or Don Quixote.

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Production

The London Film School

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Jamie Paul

Jamie Paul

Alphonse (Director)

John O'Toole

Patrick Quincey / Don Quixote

Dermot Canavan

Sancho Panza

Michael Watson-Gray

Michael Watson-Gray

Tom (1st Assistant Director)

Philip Tomlin

Philip Tomlin

Will (Set Doctor)

Robert Nova

Nestor (Cameraman)

Rory McAvoy

Peter (Sound Recordist)

Gavin Duff

Producer

Samuel T. McFarland

Focus Puller

Vassil Kotzet

Clapper Loader

Molly Shears

Script Girl

Vasco de Oliveira

Fisher Boom Operator

Nathalie Lamprecht

Assistant to Mr. Quincey

Luke Howe

Gaffer

Juri Ferri

Spark

Peter Hollywood

Studio Executive

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