Movies and TvShows featuring "western-filmmaking" theme.

In 1969 Los Angeles, a washed-up television actor and his loyal stunt double navigate the changing landscape of Hollywood as they try to revive their careers and gain recognition. Alongside, actress Sharon Tate moves in next door, setting the stage for unexpected events and encounters that will shape their futures.

In 800 Bullets, a group of stuntmen and Western film fans come together to save a dying theme park. They put on an action-packed show to attract visitors and keep the park alive. Along the way, they face various challenges and confront their own personal demons. With thrilling stunt sequences and a mix of comedy and drama, 800 Bullets takes audiences on a wild ride through the world of Western filmmaking.

The Last Movie is a contemporary western film set in a remote village in Peru. It revolves around the production of a Hollywood movie and explores themes such as spousal abuse and the clash between traditional and modern cultures.

When a surgical operation goes awry, a teacher's life is turned upside down. From pretending to be engaged to hiding in closets, this comedy takes you on a wild ride.

The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw is a documentary-style movie that explores the life and death of the notorious American outlaw, Jesse James. The film delves into the circumstances leading up to his assassination and the impact it had on the Wild West. Through interviews, reenactments, and historical accounts, viewers gain insight into the complex character of Jesse James and the myths surrounding his life.

A visual history of Italian western cinema in the 60s and 70s.

A comprehensive documentary that explores the life and work of Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone. The film delves into Leone's unique vision, his contribution to the Italian cinema, and his influence on the western genre. It provides an in-depth look at the man behind the camera and his impact on the film industry.

In the small western town of Deadwood, a lone gunfighter arrives to find the citizens under the control of a ruthless sheriff. With his skills and determination, he takes a stand against the corruption and fights for justice.

Over a 50-year career and more than a hundred movies, filmmaker John Ford (1894-1973) forged the legend of the Far West. By giving a face to the underprivileged, from humble cowboys to persecuted minorities, he revealed like no one else the great social divisions that existed and still exist in the United States. More than four decades after his death, what remains of his legacy and humanistic values in the memory of those who love his work?

A retrospective on the career of Robert Mitchum through interviews with friends and co-workers, scenes from his films and the actor himself.

In 1930s Hollywood, a struggling scriptwriter heads west to become a real-life cowboy, facing various challenges and adventures along the way.

A featurette (most likely shot for American television) about the Spaghetti Western genre during the late 60's and how it had affected Italy at that particular point in time. Contains behind-the-scenes footage from the films "Il Grande Silenzio" "Vado, Vedo e Sparo" "Ammazza Tutti e Torna Solo" and "Corri, Uomo, Corri" and interviews with their directors and cast.

An account of the life and work of American film director Sam Peckinpah (1925-84), a tortured artist whose genius and inner demons changed the Western genre forever.

First part of a three-part documentary series on the making of Once Upon a Time in the West, Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone's masterpiece, released in 1968. (Followed by The Wages of Sin.)

Second part of a three-part documentary series on the making of Once Upon a Time in the West, Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone's masterpiece, released in 1968. (Preceded by An Opera of Violence; followed by Something to Do With Death.)

In 1915, Kansas theatre usher Merton Gill is a rabid silent-movie fan. When he brings Mammoth Studios free publicity by imitating star Lawrence Rupert's heroics, they bring him to Hollywood to generate another headline; he thinks he'll get a movie contract. Disillusioned, he haunts the casting offices, where he meets and is consoled by Phyllis Montague, bit player and stunt-woman. When Merton finally gets his "break," though, it's not quite what he envisioned.

Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate explores the tumultuous journey of creating and releasing the film Heaven's Gate. It delves into the inexperience of the director and studio, the media frenzy and over-budget issues, and the ultimate failure of the movie. The documentary sheds light on the end of an era in Western filmmaking.

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the classic western about the lives of two of America's most famous outlaws. Director George Roy Hill narrates this film, talking about some of the experience, both good and bad, of bringing the film to life.

Documentary on the making of "The Searchers" (1956), starring John Wayne and directed by John Ford, with outtakes, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with many of the surviving cast and crew.

This documentary traces the history of the B-Western from it's silent movie origins to its demise in the early 1950s. The film contains a large number of scenes from early silents and seldom seen films, as well as old photographs of the stars and one-sheet advertisements for lost films.