Maidstone (film)
| Maidstone | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Norman Mailer |
| Produced by |
Buzz Farber Norman Mailer |
| Written by | Norman Mailer |
| Starring |
Norman Mailer Rip Torn Beverly Bentley Robert Gardiner Carolyn McCullough Lenny Morris Ultra Violet Harris Yulin |
| Music by |
Isaac Hayes Wes Montgomery |
| Cinematography |
Nick Doob Richard Leacock D. A. Pennebaker Nicholas T. Proferes Sheldon Rochlin Diane Rocklin Jan Welt |
| Edited by |
Lana Jokel Norman Mailer Jan Welt |
| Distributed by | Supreme Mix Productions |
Release dates | 1970 |
Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Maidstone is a 1970 American drama film written, produced and directed by Norman Mailer. It stars Mailer and Rip Torn.
Synopsis
Famous film director Norman Kingsley (Norman Mailer) runs for President while working on his latest film project. His brother Raoul (Rip Torn) continues to cling to him for his money.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Norman Mailer | Norman Kingsley |
| Rip Torn | Raoul Rey O'Houlihan |
| Beverly Bentley | Kingsley's wife |
| Robert Gardiner | Secret Service Chief |
| Carolyn McCullough | |
| Leonard Morris | |
| Ultra Violet | Herself |
| Harris Yulin |
Legacy
The film is now famous for the improvised fight between Norman Mailer and Rip Torn. As the camera rolled, Torn struck Mailer in the head with a hammer, intending to "kill his character." Mailer's scalp opened up, and a vicious fight ensued. With the camera still rolling, Torn energetically strangled Mailer until the fight was broken up by Mailer's wife Beverly and Mailer's wailing children. During the melee, Mailer bit off a small chunk of Torn's ear. The fight, in which the actors called each other by their real names, made it into the film.
Notes
- Scott, A. O. (20 July 2007). "Norman Mailer, Unbound and on Film: Revisiting His Bigger-Than-Life Selves". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
References
External links
- Maidstone at the Internet Movie Database
- Maidstone at AllMovie
- Thank you, Norman Mailer . . . for showing me that autobiography is the only kind there is Thank You One and All
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