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20191h 30mAmy Scott

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"Believe In Cinema."

Hal Ashby's obsessive genius led to an unprecedented string of Oscar®-winning classics, including Harold and Maude, Shampoo and Being There. But as contemporaries Coppola, Scorsese and Spielberg rose to blockbuster stardom in the 1980s, Ashby's uncompromising nature played out as a cautionary tale of art versus commerce.

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What is Hal (2019) about?

Hal Ashby's obsessive genius led to an unprecedented string of Oscar®-winning classics, including Harold and Maude, Shampoo and Being There. But as contemporaries Coppola, Scorsese and Spielberg rose to blockbuster stardom in the 1980s, Ashby's uncompromising nature played out as a cautionary tale of art versus commerce.

Who stars in Hal?

Hal stars Hal Ashby (Self (archive footage)), Jane Fonda (Self), Jon Voight (Self), Lee Grant (Self), Dustin Hoffman (Self). The film was directed by Amy Scott.

How long is Hal?

Hal has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019.

Where can I watch Hal?

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