Bob Rafelson
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| + | "In [[1968]], Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda, Jack Nicholson, [[Bob Rafelson]] and Henry Jaglom made ''[[Easy Rider]]'', the most successful cult film of all time. It was such a success that it probably isn’t a [[cult film]] at all, but a [[mainstream film|mainstream movie]]. It made a lot of money, and as you know, money signifies quality. Money also conveys power. As a result of making such a successful film, all five guys were given more money to direct more films. Hopper went off to Peru and made ''[[The Last Movie]]'', Nicholson directed ''[[Drive, He Said]]'', Henry Jaglom made ''[[A Safe Place]]'', Bob Rafelson made ''[[Five Easy Pieces]]'', and Peter Fonda made a western called ''[[The Hired Hand]]''."-- ''[[Moviedrome]]'' by Alex Cox | ||
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| - | '''Robert (Bob) Rafelson''' (born [[February 21]], [[1933]] in [[New York City]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[film director]], writer and producer. He is most famous for directing and co-writing the film ''[[Five Easy Pieces]]'', starring [[Jack Nicholson]], as well as being one of the creators of the pop group and TV series, [[The Monkees]] (with [[Raybert Productions|Raybert/BBS Productions]] partner [[Bert Schneider]]). | ||
| - | Rafelson and Nicholson have been [[List of film collaborations|collaborators]] for over thirty years. Nicholson and Raefelson wrote and produced and Rafelson directed ''[[Head (film)|Head]]'', starring the Monkees, in 1968, followed by ''[[Five Easy Pieces]]''. In subsequent years, Rafelson directed Nicholson in four more films, including ''[[The King of Marvin Gardens]]'' (1972), ''[[The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981 film)|The Postman Always Rings Twice]]'' (1981), ''[[Man Trouble (film)|Man Trouble]]'' (1992), and ''[[Blood and Wine]]'' (1996). | + | ''' Bob Rafelson''' (1933 – 2022) was an [[American film director]], writer, and producer. He is regarded as one of the key figures in the founding of the [[New Hollywood]] movement of the 1970s. |
| - | Rafelson has adapted the works of legendary [[Noir fiction|noir]] author [[James M. Cain]], [[Raymond Chandler]], and [[Dashiell Hammett]].{{GFDL}} | + | His best-known films are ''[[Five Easy Pieces]]'' (1970) and ''[[The King of Marvin Gardens]]'' (1972), ''[[The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981 film)|The Postman Always Rings Twice]]'' (1981) and ''[[Mountains of the Moon (film)|Mountains of the Moon]]'' (1990). |
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| + | Other films he produced include ''[[Easy Rider]]'' (1969) and ''[[The Last Picture Show]]'' (1971). | ||
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| + | He was also one of the creators of the pop group and TV series ''[[The Monkees (TV series)|The Monkees]]'' with BBS partner [[Bert Schneider]]. | ||
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| + | Then there is ''[[Head (film)|Head]]'' (1968), a [[hippie film]]. | ||
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"In 1968, Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda, Jack Nicholson, Bob Rafelson and Henry Jaglom made Easy Rider, the most successful cult film of all time. It was such a success that it probably isn’t a cult film at all, but a mainstream movie. It made a lot of money, and as you know, money signifies quality. Money also conveys power. As a result of making such a successful film, all five guys were given more money to direct more films. Hopper went off to Peru and made The Last Movie, Nicholson directed Drive, He Said, Henry Jaglom made A Safe Place, Bob Rafelson made Five Easy Pieces, and Peter Fonda made a western called The Hired Hand."-- Moviedrome by Alex Cox |
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Bob Rafelson (1933 – 2022) was an American film director, writer, and producer. He is regarded as one of the key figures in the founding of the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s.
His best-known films are Five Easy Pieces (1970) and The King of Marvin Gardens (1972), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) and Mountains of the Moon (1990).
Other films he produced include Easy Rider (1969) and The Last Picture Show (1971).
He was also one of the creators of the pop group and TV series The Monkees with BBS partner Bert Schneider.
Then there is Head (1968), a hippie film.
