American Masters

Season 5

1990 · 8 episodes · 12h 0m in all · 7.7/10

Episodes

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   1. Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer

   2 Jul 1990 · 90 min · 6.3/10

   The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim.

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   2. John Cassavetes

   9 Jul 1990 · 90 min · 10.0/10

   A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.

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   3. Martin Scorsese Directs

   16 Jul 1990 · 90 min · 6.0/10

   Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.

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   4. You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

   23 Jul 1990 · 90 min · 7.0/10

   The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars.

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   5. Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter

   30 Jul 1990 · 90 min

   The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.

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   6. John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen

   20 Aug 1990 · 90 min

   A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.

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   7. Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret

   27 Aug 1990 · 90 min · 10.0/10

   The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage.

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   8. John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It

   17 Sept 1990 · 90 min · 7.0/10

   The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.