I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale (2009)

Name: I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009
Duration: 39 min
Cast: Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Robert De Niro, Olympia Dukakis, Gene Hackman

39m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

John Cazale appeared in just five films—The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather: Part II, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Deer Hunter—each earning a Best Picture nomination. Despite his impressive filmography, his name remains largely unrecognized by modern audiences. I Knew It Was You offers a captivating exploration of Cazale's impact on cinema, revisiting the iconic roles that shaped an era and highlighting the talent of an actor whose legacy deserves renewed attention. This documentary celebrates both Cazale's artistry and the unforgettable films that showcased his remarkable abilities.

Cast

Al Pacino Meryl Streep Robert De Niro Olympia Dukakis Gene Hackman Carol Kane Steve Buscemi Richard Dreyfuss Francis Ford Coppola Sam Rockwell Sidney Lumet Philip Seymour Hoffman John Savage Richard Shepard Marvin Starkman