Lightning Over Water (1980)

Synopsis of Lightning Over Water

Lightning Over Water is a penetrating documentary of the last days of cult film director Nicholas Ray. The film was lovingly assembled by Wim Wenders, whose idolatry of Ray is obvious in virtually every frame of his own work. Dying slowly of cancer, Ray reflects on a lifetime of accomplishments, failures and compromises, with plenty of screen time given over to his reminiscences of Joan Crawford, James Dean and others who appeared in his films. Most of the film was lensed in Ray's modest New York City loft, a sharp and poignant contrast to the comparative luxury of his Hollywood years. Lightning Over Water has also been released as Nick's Film. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

90 mins

Director(s):

Wim Wenders, Nicholas Ray

Writer(s):

Wim Wenders, Nicholas Ray

Producer(s):

Pierre Cottrell, Chris Sievernich, Wim Wenders

Categories:

Documentary

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