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    A Sad Flower in the Sand

    64'

    2001-01-01

    N/A

    Documentary

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingJan LouterWritingJohn Fante

    Cast

    2

    Self

    Robert Towne

    1

    Self

    Dan Fante

    1

    Self

    Joyce Fante

    1

    Self

    Jim Fante

    1

    John Fante (voice)

    Joe Weston

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    John Fante

    1

    Charles Bukowski (voice)

    Nicholas Pap

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. List of companies:
        1. Viewpoint Productions
      2. Vote Count: 0
      3. Popularity: 0.4924
      4. Status: Released
      5. Original title:A Sad Flower in the Sand

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