Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)

Name: Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2001
Duration: 141 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Tom Cruise, Barbara Kroner, Steven Marcus, Alexander Singer, Paul Mazursky

2h 21m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Stanley Kubrick's extraordinary life unfolds in this captivating documentary, directed by Jan Harlan, who was both his brother-in-law and collaborator. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with Hollywood luminaries like Jack Nicholson, Woody Allen, and Sydney Pollack, the film highlights the lasting influence of Kubrick’s iconic works, including "Dr. Strangelove" and "2001: A Space Odyssey." It also examines his talent for extracting inspiration from the mundane aspects of visual culture, such as television commercials, showcasing his groundbreaking filmmaking style and creative vision that shaped cinematic history.

Cast

Tom Cruise Barbara Kroner Steven Marcus Alexander Singer Paul Mazursky Jack Nicholson Shelley Duvall Matthew Modine Sydney Pollack Christiane Kubrick Richard Schickel Leon Vitali Douglas Trumbull Martin Scorsese Steven Spielberg