Auto Focus 2002
“A day without sex is a day wasted.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Networks
- Propaganda Films, Good Machine, Focus Puller Inc.
- Where to Stream
- Howdy Amazon Channel
What is Auto Focus?
Topic: Film "Auto Focus" (2002). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 18, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Propaganda Films, Good Machine, Focus Puller Inc.
- Budget
- $7,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,062,066
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 227 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~104 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Propaganda Films, Good Machine, Focus Puller Inc.
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Topic: Film "Auto Focus" (2002).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Language: Plain English.
Title: Auto Focus.
Year: 2002.
Release Date: 10/18/2002 (US).
Genre: Crime and Drama, Biographical drama.
Director: Paul Schrader.
Cast: Greg Kinnear (as Bob Crane), Willem Dafoe.
Screenplay: Michael Gerbosi.
Source Material: Based on Robert Graysmith's book The Murder of Bob Crane (1993).
Plot:
Bob Crane was a successful TV star during the 1960s and a former Hogan's Heroes actor.
He projected a wholesome family-man image.
This masked a persona as a sex addict who recorded and photographed encounters with women.
He often had help from his friend, John Henry Carpenter.
The film shows how his double life affected him and his family and contributed to his death.
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Auto Focus worth watching?
Auto Focus holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 227 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Auto Focus and when was it released?
Auto Focus is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.
Who directed Auto Focus?
Auto Focus was directed by Paul Schrader.
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