Norman Mailer: The American
2012, English. Directed by Joseph Mantegna.
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.
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- 1h 25m
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- English
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- 18 May 2012
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Norman Mailer: The American runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Norman Mailer: The American isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Norman Mailer: The American?
If you liked Norman Mailer: The American, try A Toxic Love Story, Directed by John Ford, The U.S. vs. John Lennon.
Who directed Norman Mailer: The American?
Norman Mailer: The American (2012) was directed by Joseph Mantegna and stars Norman Mailer, Muhammad Ali, Dick Cavett.