The Fabulous Allan Carr

The Fabulous Allan Carr is a 2017 American documentary film from filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz. The film details the story of Hollywood producer Allan Carr, famous for producing Grease, Can't Stop the Music, La Cage aux Folles, and the 1989 Academy Awards. The film made its debut at the 2017 Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF).[1][2]

The Fabulous Allan Carr
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Directed byJeffrey Schwarz
Produced byJohn Boccardo
Jeffrey Schwarz
StarringAllan Carr
CinematographyJeff Byrd
Matt May
Keith Walker
Edited byCarl Pfirman
Jeffrey Schwarz
Music byMichael Cudahy
Production
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Release date
  • May 19, 2017 (2017-05-19)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Production

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Featuring interviews and archival footage with friends and confidantes of the flamboyant producer, Allan Carr, early reviews marked The Fabulous Allan Carr as a reverent portrait of one of Hollywood's elite,[3] highlighting the fact that Carr "changed the face of pop and gay culture."[4]

The film features interviews with Patricia Birch, Maxwell Caulfield, Steve Guttenberg, Randy Jones, Randal Kleiser, Sherry Lansing, Lorna Luft, Michael Musto, Robert Osborne, Brett Ratner, Connie Stevens, Alana Stewart, Marlo Thomas, Bruce Vilanch and more.[5]

Released

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The film made its debut at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian as a part of 2017 Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF).[6][5][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "'The Fabulous Allan Carr': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. June 30, 2017. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) - siff Guide - The Stranger". The Stranger.
  3. ^ Cantrell, Warren (May 19, 2017). "'The Fabulous Allan Carr' Movie Review". www.scene-stealers.com.
  4. ^ "SIFF World Premiere: The Fabulous Allan Carr - Seattle Gay Scene - Your Daily Gay In Seattle". seattlegayscene.com. May 19, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Harvey, Dennis (July 3, 2017). "Film Review: 'The Fabulous Allan Carr'". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  6. ^ Dutton, Earle (May 19, 2017). "Interview: Jeffrey Schwarz "The Fabulous Allan Carr" SIFF Premiere". Equality 365 Entertainment News. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
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