Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
A Sad Flower in the Sand
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Robert Towne as Self

Robert Towne

Self

Dan Fante as Self

Dan Fante

Self

Joyce Fante as Self

Joyce Fante

Self

Jim Fante as Self

Jim Fante

Self

Joe Weston as John Fante (voice)

Joe Weston

John Fante (voice)

John Fante as Self (archive footage)

John Fante

Self (archive footage)

Nicholas Pap as Charles Bukowski (voice)

Nicholas Pap

Charles Bukowski (voice)

Production Companies

Viewpoint Productions