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A Sad Flower in the Sand
A Sad Flower in the Sand
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  2. A Sad Flower in the Sand

A Sad Flower in the Sand

2001
1h 4m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2001

Runtime

1h 4m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 4m
Jan 1, 2001
Director
Jan Louter
Production
Viewpoint Productions
Viewpoint Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Robert Towne

Robert Towne

Self

Dan Fante

Self

Joyce Fante

Self

Jim Fante

Self

Joe Weston

John Fante (voice)

John Fante

John Fante

Self (archive footage)

Nicholas Pap

Charles Bukowski (voice)

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