Al Ruban

Al Ruban

Movies for Al Ruban...

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Title: Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Character: Self - Producer & Cinematographer
Released: October 6, 2014
Type: Movie
A documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.
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The Story of Husbands: A Tribute to John Cassavetes
Title: The Story of Husbands: A Tribute to John Cassavetes
Character: Self
Released: August 18, 2009
Type: Movie
Producer Al Ruban, actor Ben Gazzara, and cinematographer Victor J. Kemper share their fond memories of director-actor John Cassavetes and of his filming Husbands (1970).
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Edge of Outside
Title: Edge of Outside
Character: Self
Released: June 11, 2006
Type: Movie
An hour-long documentary designed to celebrate the spirit of the independent filmmaker from D.W. Griffith to Quentin Tarantino. Interview footage and film clips are blended together to form a chronological approach to the subject matter.
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Making 'Faces'
Title: Making 'Faces'
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
A documentary featuring interviews with actors Lynn Carlin, Gena Rowlands, and Seymour Cassel, and cinematographer Al Ruban, in which they recall how John Cassavetes' Faces came to exist.
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A Constant Forge
Title: A Constant Forge
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2000
Type: Movie
One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes' life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," "Opening Night" and "A Woman Under the Influence."
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Anything for John
Title: Anything for John
Character: Self
Released: September 6, 1993
Type: Movie
An intimate portrait of actor-writer-director John Cassavetes and a loving tribute to his genius for studying and depicting the human character. In-depth, candid interviews with his wife and muse Gena Rowlands as well as his most trusted friends and co-workers like Peter Falk, Ben Gazzara, Seymour Cassel, etc. Clips from Cassavetes' greatest films, and many rare photos illustrate this touching documentary.
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Arena - John Cassavetes
Title: Arena - John Cassavetes
Character: Self
Released: February 24, 1989
Type: Movie
Tribute to actor and director John Cassavetes who died in February 1989. Friends, associates and fellow directors remember the man and his work.
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Mr. North
Title: Mr. North
Character: Court Clerk
Released: July 22, 1988
Type: Movie
Mr. North, a stranger to a small, but wealthy, Rhode Island town, quickly has rumors started about him that he has the power to heal people's ailments...
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Love Streams
Title: Love Streams
Character: Milton Kravitz
Released: February 20, 1984
Type: Movie
Two closely-bound, emotionally wounded siblings reunite after years apart.
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Swamp Thing
Title: Swamp Thing
Character: Charlie
Released: January 1, 1982
Type: Movie
Mutated by his own secret formula, Dr. Alec Holland becomes Swamp Thing - a half human, half plant superhero who will stop at nothing to rescue government agent Alice Cable and defeat his evil arch nemesis Arcane... even if it costs him his life.
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The Big Fix
Title: The Big Fix
Character: Detective
Released: October 6, 1978
Type: Movie
Private detective Moses Wine is hired by his former college girlfriend to investigate a political smear campaign and he sets out to find out who is responsible, with deadly results.
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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Title: The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Character: Marty Reitz
Released: February 15, 1976
Type: Movie
Cosmo Vittelli, the proprietor of a sleazy, low-rent Hollywood cabaret, has a real affection for the women who strip in his peepshows and the staff who keep up his dingy establishment. He also has a major gambling problem that has gotten him in trouble before. When Cosmo loses big-time at an underground casino run by mobster Mort, he isn't able to pay up. Mort then offers Cosmo the chance to pay back his debt by knocking off a pesky, Mafia-protected bookie.
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Coogan's Bluff
Title: Coogan's Bluff
Character: Detective (uncredited)
Released: October 2, 1968
Type: Movie
Coogan, an Arizona deputy sheriff goes to New York to pick up a prisoner. While escorting the prisoner to the airport, he escapes and Coogan heads into the city to recapture him.
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Madigan
Title: Madigan
Character: Kowalski
Released: March 29, 1968
Type: Movie
Policemen Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, the two NYC detectives are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While Bonaro and Madigan follow up on various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.
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The Sexploiters
Title: The Sexploiters
Character: Bob (uncredited)
Released: March 20, 1965
Type: Movie
A "modeling agency" in New York City is the setting for this outrageous erotic romp where men and women will do anything to satisfy their wildest carnal cravings.
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Bunny Yeager's Nude Las Vegas
Title: Bunny Yeager's Nude Las Vegas
Released: January 1, 1964
Type: Movie
A magazine hires photographer Bunny Yeager to do a pictorial on the showgirls of Las Vegas.
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1,000 Shapes of a Female
Title: 1,000 Shapes of a Female
Released: October 18, 1963
Type: Movie
An art dealer asks a number of local artists for paintings centered around the nude female form; a nudie-cutie ensues.
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Title: The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Character: The Clerk
Released: September 20, 1962
Type: TV
A continuation of the anthology series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, hosted by the master of suspense and featuring thrillers and mysteries.