MOVIE • 2001

A Sad Flower in the Sand

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About a largely unsung writer of the twentieth century: John Fante, the renegade author whose highly autobiographical novels illustrate his deep-rooted love of Los Angeles and his struggles working through poverty and prejudice.

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Top Cast

Robert Towne

Self

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Dan Fante

Self

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Joyce Fante

Self

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Jim Fante

Self

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Joe Weston

John Fante (voice)

John Fante

Self (archive footage)

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Nicholas Pap

Charles Bukowski (voice)

Paul M. van Brugge

Music

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Valérie Schuit

Producer

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Jan Louter

Writer

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Patrick Minks

Editor

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Erik van Empel

Cinematography

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Theatrical release date: January 1, 2001

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Status

Released

Release

January 1, 2001

Runtime

64 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

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