Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers

Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers

2019•1h 32m•8.4/10

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8.4/10(8)

Documentary following the history of America's first cinematographers.

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Adama Films, Turner Classic Movies

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Narrator (voice)

Kevin Brownlow

Kevin Brownlow

Self

Leonard Maltin

Leonard Maltin

Self

John Bailey

John Bailey

Self

Matt Severson

Self

Rachel Morrison

Rachel Morrison

Self

Steve Gainer

Steve Gainer

Self

Lothian Toland

Self

George Spiro Dibie

Self

David Totheroh

Self

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