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Auto Focus

Auto Focus

A day without sex is a day wasted.

20026.41h 44m

Overview

A successful TV star during the 1960s, former "Hogan's Heroes" actor Bob Crane projects a wholesome family-man image, but this front masks his persona as a sex addict who records and photographs his many encounters with women, often with the help of his seedy friend, John Henry Carpenter. This biographical drama reveals how Crane's double life takes its toll on him and his family, and ultimately contributes to his death.

Directed by Paul Schrader
Written by Robert Graysmith, Michael Gerbosi
Produced by Alicia Allain, Scott Alexander, Patrick Dollard
Box OfficeBudget: $7.0MRevenue: $2.1M

Top Cast

Greg Kinnear

Greg Kinnear

Bob Crane

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

John Carpenter

Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson

Anne Crane

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Patricia Olson / Patrica Crane

Ron Leibman

Ron Leibman

Lenny

Kurt Fuller

Kurt Fuller

Werner Klemperer

Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr.

Mel Rosen

Michael E. Rodgers

Michael E. Rodgers

Richard Dawson

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Video Executive

Christopher Neiman

Christopher Neiman

Robert Clary

Themes & Keywords

adulteryinfidelitypornographybased on novel or book1970sorgysex addictionbiographybased on true storyvideo taped1960sdinner theater

About Auto Focus

Auto Focus is a crime, drama film released in 2002 exploring themes of adultery, infidelity, pornography, based on novel or book, 1970s, orgy. Directed by Paul Schrader, it stars Greg Kinnear, Willem Dafoe, Rita Wilson. A successful TV star during the 1960s, former "Hogan's Heroes" actor Bob Crane projects a wholesome family-man image, but this front masks his persona as a sex addict who records and photographs his many encounters with women, often with the help of his seedy friend, John Henry Carpenter. This biographical drama reveals how Crane's double life takes its toll on him and his family, and ultimately contributes to his death.

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