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Norman Mailer: The American
2012 7.0 (2 votes) 1h 25m
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Documentary

Norman Mailer: The American

Overview

A provocateur, a rebel, a performer, and a true American, Norman Mailer never stopped giving people something to talk about. This documentary goes beyond the Mailer of the bookshelves and NY Times best seller list to Mailer the social critic, family man, filmmaker, and lover. Here's a look into the life of a complex, intellectual, working class hero. With never before seen footage of Adele Morales Mailer's startling revelations after being stabbed by her husband. Featuring unseen footage and interviews from wives and lovers, enemies and admirers, his children and the man himself.

Key Crew

Producer: Tim McCarthy, Steph Ching, Joseph Mantegna

Director: Joseph Mantegna

Top Cast

Norman Mailer
Norman Mailer

Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali

Self

Dick Cavett
Dick Cavett

Self

Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg

Self (archive footage)

Rip Torn
Rip Torn

Self

Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal

Self

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