The Player (Original title)
Date: 1992 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: Robert Altman
Production company billing: ©1992 Avenue Entertainment Inc Avenue Pictures presents in association with Spelling Entertainment a David Brown/Addis-Wechsler production a Robert Altman film Ultra Stereo Colour by DeLuxe MPAA: 31599
Synopsis: A Hollywood studio executive is haunted by threats from an anonymous screenwriter.
Genre: Comedy
Subjects: Film studios, Film production
Releases
Date: 1992Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Ultra-StereoRuntime: 124 mins Length: 11164 FeetLanguage: English
Date: October 2013Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 124 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: At home/DVD reissues: Short Cuts/The PlayerAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1552 16 Jun 2006 Page: 24
Title: Companion pieceAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the box-office achievement of Robert Altman's A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION at its opening, looking at the mar- keting of the film. Table show Robert Altman's opening and final gross of his last ten features.
In: Empire n206 August 2006 Pages: 154-157
Title: At Home/DVD Club: Robert AltmanAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The results of an online debate by the reader's of Empire magazine about the filmmaker Robert Altman. Includes a brea- kdown of the opening scene from The PLAYER.
In: Empire n196 October 2005 Pages: 82-83
Title: The 10 Best Movies About MoviesAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the ten best films and documentaries about movies, with brief analysis and the criteria for their sele- ction.
In: Creative Screenwriting v4 n3 Autumn 1997 Pages: 84-96
Title: The adaptable AltmanAuthor: NAYMAN, Ira Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at three of Robert Altman's film adaptations: The LONG GOODBYE (1973), The PLAYER (1992), and SHORT CUTS (1993) in order to point out some of the issues of adapting films from literary sources.
In: Film Criticism v20 n1/2 Aut/Wint 1995/6 Pages: 26-38
Title: The Other Pleasures: The Narrative Function of Race in the CAuthor: EVERETT, Anna Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the role of racial issues for the storyline of SCENES FROM THE CLASS STRUGGLE IN BEVERLY HILLS, PLAYER, COOL RUNNINGS, BLUE CHIPS, NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS and THE PERFECT WOMAN
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v22 n1 1994 Pages: 11-15
Title: The Role of the Writer in The Player: Novel and FilmAuthor: SUGG, Richard P Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Considers how the writer is represented in THE PLAYER - both novel and film.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v22 n1 1994 Pages: 7-10
Title: Basic Instinct: Grappling for Post-Modern Mind ControlAuthor: DANZIGER, Marie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the violent and often sadomasochistic relation- ship between writer and reader figures in some recent popular American films, such as BASIC INSTINCT and THE PLAYER.
In: Broadcast 26 Mar 1993 Page: 22
Title: And the award winner is...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: David Lean Award for Best Achievement in Direction. Best adapted screenplay. BAFTA awards 1993.
In: Screen International n895 19 Feb 1993 Page: 8
Title: [Screen International - n895 19 Feb 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note of the film's release of laserdisc with additional footage and interviews
In: Sight and Sound v3 n1 January 1993 Page: 58
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n1 January 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Sight and Sound v3 n12 December 1993 Page: 61
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n12 December 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Cinéaste v19 n2/3 December 1992 Pages: 60-62
Title: [Cinéaste - v19 n2/3 December 1992: no known title]Author: RICHOLSON, Janice Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits, review plus interview with Robert Altman.
In: Screen International n850 27 Mar 1992 Page: 13
Title: [Screen International - n850 27 Mar 1992: no known title]Author: KLADY, Leonard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Quarterly v46 n2 Winter 1992/93 Pages: 47-50
Title: [Film Quarterly - v46 n2 Winter 1992/93: no known title]Author: SAWHILL, Ray Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v5 n9 May 1992 Page: 32,34
Title: Flushing the locustsAuthor: POND, Steve Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report on the use of famous actors and actresses as extras.
In: Empire n37 July 1992 Pages: 20-21
Title: New FilmsAuthor: THOMAS, Philip Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v2 n3 July 1992 Pages: 52-53
Title: [Sight and Sound - v2 n3 July 1992: no known title]Author: SHEEHAN, Henry Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n32 February 1992 Pages: 66-77
Title: 1992: the ultimate "Empire" guide to the moviesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details as part of a guide to upcoming films.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n2 June 1992 Pages: 10-15
Title: Laughing and KillingAuthor: WILMINGTON, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about Robert Altman's The PLAYER as a film about Hollywood.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n2 June 1992 Pages: 12-13
Title: Death and HollywoodAuthor: KEOGH, Peter Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Robert Altman about The PLAYER.
In: Premiere v5 n10 June 1992 Page: 128
Title: Altman's "The Player":more than smug revengeAuthor: CLEMENTS, Marcelle Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article giving reasons why The PLAYER is such a successful film about Hollywood
In: Empire n37 July 1992 Pages: 52-54,56
Title: What's a big star like you doing in a movie like this?Author: WELLS, Jeffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the stars who appear in The PLAYER and why they appear.
In: Variety 16 Mar 1992 Page: 58
Title: [Variety - 16 Mar 1992: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n377 June 1992 Pages: 4-12
Title: Actualité; Robert AltmanAuthor: COURSODON, Jean-Pierre Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Article on The PLAYER and an interview with Robert Altman discussing his work.
In: Screen International n858 22 May 1992 Page: 5
Title: Rizzoli to sue in Spelling rowAuthor: LANE, John Francis Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Italian producer and distributor Angelo Rizzoli, will sue Spelling Films International for having sold Italian distribution rights for the film, the PLAYER to Penta, which Rizzoli says he acquired a year ago.
In: Screen International n858 22 May 1992 Pages: 8-9, 10
Title: [Screen International - n858 22 May 1992: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The film won Best Director and Best Actor honours at Cannes 1992. It also won the Screen International critics' vote.
In: Interview v22 n5 May 1992 Pages: 30-31
Title: Robert AltmanAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Robert Altman about his new film THE PLAYER.
In: Screen International n857 15 May 1992 Page: 4
Title: Fine Line/Spelling take Altman's short cutsAuthor: HAZELTON, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Fine Line Features and Spelling Films International, who acted as domestic distributor and sales agent respectively, on the PLAYER, are to re-team for Robert Altman's new film SHORT CUTS.
In: Film Comment v28 n3 May/Jun 1992 Pages: 20-21
Title: Robert Altman on THE PLAYERAuthor: JAMESON, Richard T Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Introduction to an article by Robert ALTMAN on his film THE PLAYER.
In: Film Comment v28 n3 May/Jun 1992 Pages: 22-30
Title: The movie you saw is the movie we're going to makeAuthor: SMITH, Gavin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Robert Altman in an interview about THE PLAYER.
In: Films in Review v43 n5/6 May/Jun 1992 Pages: 179-180
Title: [Films in Review - v43 n5/6 May/Jun 1992: no known title]Author: RAYMOND, Robert Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v316 n42 28 Mar 1991 Page: 1,49
Title: Robbins to star in Altman's `Player'Author: KING, Andrea Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n803 19 Apr 1991 Page: 41
Title: [Screen International - n803 19 Apr 1991: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v318 n4 25 Jun 1991 Page: 89
Title: Addis/Wechsler joins forces with Fargnoli, slates 3 films.Author: KING, Andrea Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Note about THE PLAYER within article.
Author: Laist, Randy Pages: 257 pages
Title: Real objects in unreal situations
Author: FELLEMANN, Susan Pages: xi, 203 pages
Description: Also discusses the film Venus vor Gericht (1941).
Title: Postmodernism in the cinema
Author: DEGLI-ESPOSTI, Cristina Pages: 264p.
Description: Papers from a conference held in 1994 at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Title: Erzählperspektive im Film: eine erzähltheoretische Untersuchung mithilfe exemplarischer Filmanalysen
Author: BACH, Michaela
Title: With nails: the film diaries of Richard E. Grant
Author: GRANT, Richard E. Pages: 310p.
Description: WITHNAIL AND I pp.1-43 WARLOCK (US, 1989) pp.44-64 HENRY AND JUNE pp.65-101 L.A. STORY pp.102-135 HUDSON HAWK pp.136-186 The PLAYER pp.204-228 BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA pp.229-257 The AGE OF INNOCENCE pp.258-284 PRET A PORTER pp.285-308
Title: imitation au cinéma: actes du 8e colloque de la SERCIA, à Montpellier
Author: CARCAUD-MACAIRE, Monique Pages: 500 p.
Date: 1992 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: Robert Altman
Production company billing: ©1992 Avenue Entertainment Inc Avenue Pictures presents in association with Spelling Entertainment a David Brown/Addis-Wechsler production a Robert Altman film Ultra Stereo Colour by DeLuxe MPAA: 31599
Synopsis: A Hollywood studio executive is haunted by threats from an anonymous screenwriter.
Genre: Comedy
Subjects: Film studios, Film production
Releases
Date: 1992Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Ultra-StereoRuntime: 124 mins Length: 11164 FeetLanguage: English
Date: October 2013Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 124 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(35)
In: Empire n224 February 2008 Page: 142Title: At home/DVD reissues: Short Cuts/The PlayerAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1552 16 Jun 2006 Page: 24
Title: Companion pieceAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the box-office achievement of Robert Altman's A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION at its opening, looking at the mar- keting of the film. Table show Robert Altman's opening and final gross of his last ten features.
In: Empire n206 August 2006 Pages: 154-157
Title: At Home/DVD Club: Robert AltmanAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The results of an online debate by the reader's of Empire magazine about the filmmaker Robert Altman. Includes a brea- kdown of the opening scene from The PLAYER.
In: Empire n196 October 2005 Pages: 82-83
Title: The 10 Best Movies About MoviesAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the ten best films and documentaries about movies, with brief analysis and the criteria for their sele- ction.
In: Creative Screenwriting v4 n3 Autumn 1997 Pages: 84-96
Title: The adaptable AltmanAuthor: NAYMAN, Ira Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at three of Robert Altman's film adaptations: The LONG GOODBYE (1973), The PLAYER (1992), and SHORT CUTS (1993) in order to point out some of the issues of adapting films from literary sources.
In: Film Criticism v20 n1/2 Aut/Wint 1995/6 Pages: 26-38
Title: The Other Pleasures: The Narrative Function of Race in the CAuthor: EVERETT, Anna Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the role of racial issues for the storyline of SCENES FROM THE CLASS STRUGGLE IN BEVERLY HILLS, PLAYER, COOL RUNNINGS, BLUE CHIPS, NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS and THE PERFECT WOMAN
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v22 n1 1994 Pages: 11-15
Title: The Role of the Writer in The Player: Novel and FilmAuthor: SUGG, Richard P Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Considers how the writer is represented in THE PLAYER - both novel and film.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v22 n1 1994 Pages: 7-10
Title: Basic Instinct: Grappling for Post-Modern Mind ControlAuthor: DANZIGER, Marie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the violent and often sadomasochistic relation- ship between writer and reader figures in some recent popular American films, such as BASIC INSTINCT and THE PLAYER.
In: Broadcast 26 Mar 1993 Page: 22
Title: And the award winner is...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: David Lean Award for Best Achievement in Direction. Best adapted screenplay. BAFTA awards 1993.
In: Screen International n895 19 Feb 1993 Page: 8
Title: [Screen International - n895 19 Feb 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note of the film's release of laserdisc with additional footage and interviews
In: Sight and Sound v3 n1 January 1993 Page: 58
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n1 January 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Sight and Sound v3 n12 December 1993 Page: 61
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n12 December 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Cinéaste v19 n2/3 December 1992 Pages: 60-62
Title: [Cinéaste - v19 n2/3 December 1992: no known title]Author: RICHOLSON, Janice Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits, review plus interview with Robert Altman.
In: Screen International n850 27 Mar 1992 Page: 13
Title: [Screen International - n850 27 Mar 1992: no known title]Author: KLADY, Leonard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Quarterly v46 n2 Winter 1992/93 Pages: 47-50
Title: [Film Quarterly - v46 n2 Winter 1992/93: no known title]Author: SAWHILL, Ray Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v5 n9 May 1992 Page: 32,34
Title: Flushing the locustsAuthor: POND, Steve Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report on the use of famous actors and actresses as extras.
In: Empire n37 July 1992 Pages: 20-21
Title: New FilmsAuthor: THOMAS, Philip Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v2 n3 July 1992 Pages: 52-53
Title: [Sight and Sound - v2 n3 July 1992: no known title]Author: SHEEHAN, Henry Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n32 February 1992 Pages: 66-77
Title: 1992: the ultimate "Empire" guide to the moviesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details as part of a guide to upcoming films.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n2 June 1992 Pages: 10-15
Title: Laughing and KillingAuthor: WILMINGTON, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about Robert Altman's The PLAYER as a film about Hollywood.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n2 June 1992 Pages: 12-13
Title: Death and HollywoodAuthor: KEOGH, Peter Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Robert Altman about The PLAYER.
In: Premiere v5 n10 June 1992 Page: 128
Title: Altman's "The Player":more than smug revengeAuthor: CLEMENTS, Marcelle Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article giving reasons why The PLAYER is such a successful film about Hollywood
In: Empire n37 July 1992 Pages: 52-54,56
Title: What's a big star like you doing in a movie like this?Author: WELLS, Jeffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the stars who appear in The PLAYER and why they appear.
In: Variety 16 Mar 1992 Page: 58
Title: [Variety - 16 Mar 1992: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n377 June 1992 Pages: 4-12
Title: Actualité; Robert AltmanAuthor: COURSODON, Jean-Pierre Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Article on The PLAYER and an interview with Robert Altman discussing his work.
In: Screen International n858 22 May 1992 Page: 5
Title: Rizzoli to sue in Spelling rowAuthor: LANE, John Francis Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Italian producer and distributor Angelo Rizzoli, will sue Spelling Films International for having sold Italian distribution rights for the film, the PLAYER to Penta, which Rizzoli says he acquired a year ago.
In: Screen International n858 22 May 1992 Pages: 8-9, 10
Title: [Screen International - n858 22 May 1992: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The film won Best Director and Best Actor honours at Cannes 1992. It also won the Screen International critics' vote.
In: Interview v22 n5 May 1992 Pages: 30-31
Title: Robert AltmanAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Robert Altman about his new film THE PLAYER.
In: Screen International n857 15 May 1992 Page: 4
Title: Fine Line/Spelling take Altman's short cutsAuthor: HAZELTON, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Fine Line Features and Spelling Films International, who acted as domestic distributor and sales agent respectively, on the PLAYER, are to re-team for Robert Altman's new film SHORT CUTS.
In: Film Comment v28 n3 May/Jun 1992 Pages: 20-21
Title: Robert Altman on THE PLAYERAuthor: JAMESON, Richard T Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Introduction to an article by Robert ALTMAN on his film THE PLAYER.
In: Film Comment v28 n3 May/Jun 1992 Pages: 22-30
Title: The movie you saw is the movie we're going to makeAuthor: SMITH, Gavin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Robert Altman in an interview about THE PLAYER.
In: Films in Review v43 n5/6 May/Jun 1992 Pages: 179-180
Title: [Films in Review - v43 n5/6 May/Jun 1992: no known title]Author: RAYMOND, Robert Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v316 n42 28 Mar 1991 Page: 1,49
Title: Robbins to star in Altman's `Player'Author: KING, Andrea Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n803 19 Apr 1991 Page: 41
Title: [Screen International - n803 19 Apr 1991: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v318 n4 25 Jun 1991 Page: 89
Title: Addis/Wechsler joins forces with Fargnoli, slates 3 films.Author: KING, Andrea Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Note about THE PLAYER within article.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(6)
Title: Cinema of simulation: hyperreal Hollywood in the long 1990sAuthor: Laist, Randy Pages: 257 pages
Title: Real objects in unreal situations
Author: FELLEMANN, Susan Pages: xi, 203 pages
Description: Also discusses the film Venus vor Gericht (1941).
Title: Postmodernism in the cinema
Author: DEGLI-ESPOSTI, Cristina Pages: 264p.
Description: Papers from a conference held in 1994 at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Title: Erzählperspektive im Film: eine erzähltheoretische Untersuchung mithilfe exemplarischer Filmanalysen
Author: BACH, Michaela
Title: With nails: the film diaries of Richard E. Grant
Author: GRANT, Richard E. Pages: 310p.
Description: WITHNAIL AND I pp.1-43 WARLOCK (US, 1989) pp.44-64 HENRY AND JUNE pp.65-101 L.A. STORY pp.102-135 HUDSON HAWK pp.136-186 The PLAYER pp.204-228 BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA pp.229-257 The AGE OF INNOCENCE pp.258-284 PRET A PORTER pp.285-308
Title: imitation au cinéma: actes du 8e colloque de la SERCIA, à Montpellier
Author: CARCAUD-MACAIRE, Monique Pages: 500 p.