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Searching for Mr. Rugoff

Documentary
2019, 1h 34min
The feature documentary Searching for Mr. Rugoff is the story of Donald Rugoff, who was the crazy genius behind Cinema 5, the mid-century theater chain and film distribution company. Rugoff was a difficult (some would say impossible) person but was also the man who kicked art films into the mainstream with outrageous marketing schemes and pure bluster. Rugoff's impact on cinema culture in the United States is inestimable, and his influence on the art film business-from the studio classics divisions to the independent film movement to the rise of the Weinsteins-is undeniable. Yet, mysteriously, Rugoff has become a virtually forgotten figure. The story is told through the eyes of former employee Ira Deutchman, who sets out to find the truth about the man who had such a major impact on his life, and to understand how such an important figure could have disappeared so completely.
Country: United States
Director:
Ira Deutchman
Cast:
Ira Deutchman,
Lina Wertmüller,
Costa-Gavras,
Robert Shaye
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Ira Deutchman
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Ira Deutchman
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Costa-Gavras
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Robert Shaye
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John Goldstone
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Searching for Mr. Rugoff is a documentary that delves into the fascinating story of Donald Rugoff, a larger-than-life figure who played a pivotal role in bringing art films to the mainstream in the 1960s and 1970s. As the mastermind behind Cinema 5, a theater chain and film distribution company, Rugoff was known for his unconventional marketing tactics and his ability to make art house films appeal to a broad audience. Despite his significant impact on the film industry, Rugoff has become a largely forgotten figure, and this documentary sets out to uncover the truth about his enigmatic life and career. Through the eyes of former employee Ira Deutchman, the film offers a unique perspective on Rugoff's legacy and the lasting influence he had on the art film business.

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