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Movies Are My Life

Film · 1988

The very first full-length documentary on Scorsese offers an invaluable look at how he was perceived by his colleagues, and himself, in 1977. Catching Scorsese while he was in post-production on New York, New York and editing The Last Waltz, British filmmaker Peter Hayden gets the manically hyper Scorsese to comment on his youth, his relation to his lead characters, the making of Mean Streets and most importantly, his approach to direction. The doc doesn’t quite move at the pace of Scorsese’s revved-up speed-talking, but it does offer some real insight into his productivity in the 1970s, thanks to an impressive array of talking heads. Included are Scorsese’s collaborators Jay Cocks, Mardik Martin, Brian De Palma, Steven Prince (who co-produced this doc), and his mentor John Cassavetes. Also the performers, who discuss his working methods in detail — Jodie Foster, Liza Minnelli, and, of course, Robert De Niro.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Peter Haydenwriter · director · producer
  2. Chris Rangerwriter
  3. Carl Thomsoneditor
  4. Joe R. Marquette Jr.cinematographer
  5. Steven Princeproducer

On screen

  1. John Cassaveteslead actor
  2. Liza Minnellilead actor
  3. Martin Scorseselead actor
  4. Robert De Nirolead actor
  5. Steven Princesupporting actor
  6. Mardik Martinsupporting actor
  7. Jay Cockssupporting actor
  8. Robbie Robertsonsupporting actor
  9. Brian De Palmasupporting actor
  10. Thelma Schoonmakersupporting actor
  11. Jodie Fostersupporting actor
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Through the cast

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    Inside Rupert PupkinMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2014 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  2. The Age of InnocenceMartin ScorseseJay Cocks1993 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  3. The Collaboration of a Lifetime: Scorsese's Epic The IrishmanMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2020 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  4. Mean StreetsMartin ScorseseMardik Martin1973 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  5. The King of ComedyMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1982 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  6. Raging BullMardik MartinMartin Scorsese1980 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  7. New York, New YorkMardik MartinMartin Scorsese1977 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  8. HusbandsJohn Cassavetes1970 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. The Last WaltzMardik MartinMartin Scorsese1978 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  10. The Irishman: In ConversationMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2019 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. The Big ShaveMartin Scorsese1967 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. The Last Temptation of ChristJay CocksMartin Scorsese1988 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  13. The Color of MoneyMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1986 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  14. FacesJohn Cassavetes1968 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Opening NightJohn Cassavetes1977 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Minnie and MoskowitzJohn Cassavetes1971 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Taxi DriverMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro1976 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  18. Raging Bull: Before the FightMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2005 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  19. CasinoMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1995 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  20. GoodFellasMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1990 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  21. Cape FearMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1991 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  22. GloriaJohn Cassavetes1980 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. The Killing of a Chinese BookieJohn Cassavetes1976 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Who's That Knocking at My DoorMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1968 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. Love StreamsJohn Cassavetes1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. ShadowsJohn Cassavetes1960 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Gangs of New YorkJay CocksMartin Scorsese2002 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  28. The IrishmanMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2019 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  29. My Voyage to ItalyMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  30. The AuditionMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2015 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  31. GreetingsBrian De PalmaRobert De Niro1968 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  32. AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary EditionLiza MinnelliJodie Foster2007 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  33. Killers of the Flower MoonMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker2023 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  34. After HoursMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  35. A Woman Under the InfluenceJohn Cassavetes1974 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  36. Mardik: From Baghdad to HollywoodMardik MartinMartin Scorsese2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  37. Shutter IslandMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker2010 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  38. A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American MoviesMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1995 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  39. SilenceMartin ScorseseJay Cocks2016 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  40. The FuryJohn CassavetesBrian De Palma1978 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  41. IncubusJohn Cassavetes1982 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  42. Making 'Taxi Driver'Martin ScorseseRobert De Niro1999 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  43. The Wolf of Wall StreetMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker2013 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  44. Martin Scorsese DirectsRobbie RobertsonMartin Scorsese1990 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  45. No Direction Home: Bob DylanMartin Scorsese2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  46. The Scorsese MachineMartin ScorseseBrian De Palma1990 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  47. Making 'The Irishman'Martin ScorseseRobert De Niro2020 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  48. She's So LovelyJohn Cassavetes1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  49. Bringing Out the DeadMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  50. KundunMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  51. HugoMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  52. GloriaJohn Cassavetes1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  53. The UntouchablesBrian De PalmaRobert De Niro1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  54. Michael Jackson: The Magic ReturnsMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  55. Grace of My HeartMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  56. Hi, Mom!Brian De PalmaRobert De Niro1970 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  57. The DepartedMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker2006 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  58. Club OscarMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  59. The BluesMartin Scorsese2003 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  60. The Making of 'Cape Fear'Martin ScorseseRobert De Niro2001 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  61. The AviatorMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker2004 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  62. New York StoriesMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  63. Made in England: The Films of Powell and PressburgerMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker2024 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  64. Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square GardenLiza Minnelli2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  65. Alice Doesn't Live Here AnymoreMartin Scorsese1974 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  66. The Eye of the BeholderMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker2005 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  67. WoodstockMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1970 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  68. Dressed to KillBrian De Palma1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  69. The FamilyMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2013 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  70. Snake EyesBrian De Palma1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  71. Boxcar BerthaMartin Scorsese1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  72. De-LovelyJay Cocks2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  73. The SnowmanMartin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker2017 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  74. A Bronx TaleRobert De Niro1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  75. Raising CainBrian De Palma1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  76. ObsessionBrian De Palma1976 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  77. Rosemary's BabyJohn Cassavetes1968 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  78. Shine a LightMartin Scorsese2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  79. Body DoubleBrian De Palma1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  80. Femme FataleBrian De Palma2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  81. SistersBrian De Palma1973 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  82. The KillersJohn Cassavetes1964 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  83. The Good ShepherdRobert De Niro2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  84. Blow OutBrian De Palma1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  85. Guilty by SuspicionRobert De NiroMartin Scorsese1991 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  86. PassionBrian De Palma2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  87. Mad Dog and GloryRobert De NiroMartin Scorsese1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  88. Arthur 2: On the RocksLiza Minnelli1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  89. Personality Crisis: One Night OnlyMartin Scorsese2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  90. Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the BandMartin ScorseseRobbie Robertson2020 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  91. VinylMartin Scorsese2016 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  92. RedactedBrian De Palma2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  93. Two-Minute WarningJohn Cassavetes1976 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  94. Casualties of WarBrian De Palma1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  95. Mikey and NickyJohn Cassavetes1976 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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    Stanley Kubrick in FocusMartin Scorsese2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  97. Partners in Crime: Hitchcock's CollaboratorsMartin Scorsese2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  98. In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's LegacyMartin Scorsese2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  99. CarrieBrian De Palma1976 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  100. ArthurLiza Minnelli1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  101. Free FireMartin Scorsese2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  102. Phantom of the ParadiseBrian De Palma1974 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  103. CabaretLiza Minnelli1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  104. Strange DaysJay Cocks1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  105. Wise GuysBrian De Palma1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  106. Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin ScorseseMartin Scorsese2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  107. Little Man TateJodie Foster1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  108. The CutMardik Martin2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  109. Street Scenes 1970Martin ScorseseThelma Schoonmaker1970 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  110. The Bonfire of the VanitiesBrian De Palma1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  111. Jackie Brown: How It Went DownRobert De Niro2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  112. A Complete UnknownJay Cocks2024 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  113. John G. Avildsen: King of the UnderdogsMartin Scorsese2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  114. The Eternal DaughterMartin Scorsese2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  115. Holiday HeartRobert De Niro2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  116. We're No AngelsRobert De Niro1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  117. Happy as LazzaroMartin Scorsese2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  118. The Wizard of LiesRobert De Niro2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  119. SpielbergMartin Scorsese2017 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  120. The BeaverJodie Foster2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  121. Carlito's WayBrian De Palma1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  122. NYC 22Robert De Niro2012 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  123. Search and DestroyMartin Scorsese1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  124. The Making of 'Heat'Robert De Niro2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  125. The Concert for New York CityMartin Scorsese2001 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  126. You Can Count on MeMartin Scorsese2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  127. Home for the HolidaysJodie Foster1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  128. ShirleyMartin Scorsese2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  129. LymelifeMartin Scorsese2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  130. EzraRobert De Niro2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  131. The Souvenir: Part IIMartin Scorsese2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  132. The SouvenirMartin Scorsese2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  133. Mission: ImpossibleBrian De Palma1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  134. Public EnemiesRobert De Niro2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  135. Cinema FuturesMartin Scorsese2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  136. Mission to MarsBrian De Palma2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  137. Hollywood MavericksRobert De NiroMartin Scorsese1990 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  138. Falling in LoveRobert De Niro1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  139. Before the FloodMartin Scorsese2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  140. The Last TycoonRobert De Niro1976 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  141. DominoBrian De Palma2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  142. Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented AmericaMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2022 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  143. Artemis FowlRobert De Niro2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  144. Mary Shelley's FrankensteinRobert De Niro1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  145. Bohemian RhapsodyRobert De Niro2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  146. The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie EditingMartin ScorseseJodie Foster2004 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  147. ScarfaceBrian De Palma1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  148. Deuces WildMartin Scorsese2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  149. The Current WarMartin Scorsese2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  150. What Just HappenedRobert De Niro2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  151. Hide and SeekRobert De Niro2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  152. SleepersRobert De Niro1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  153. Focker-In-LawRobert De Niro2026 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  154. Uncut GemsMartin Scorsese2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  155. Angel HeartRobert De Niro1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  156. JacknifeRobert De Niro1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  157. Revenge of the Green DragonsMartin Scorsese2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  158. Bleed for ThisMartin Scorsese2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  159. Hands of StoneRobert De Niro2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  160. The CiambraMartin Scorsese2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  161. Marvin's RoomRobert De Niro1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  162. Life ItselfMartin Scorsese2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  163. True ConfessionsRobert De Niro1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  164. Pieces of a WomanMartin Scorsese2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  165. The Black DahliaBrian De Palma2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  166. Boardwalk EmpireMartin Scorsese2010 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  167. FlawlessRobert De Niro1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  168. Red LightsRobert De Niro2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  169. Jackie BrownRobert De Niro1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  170. 1900Robert De Niro1976 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  171. This Boy's LifeRobert De Niro1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  172. Side by SideMartin Scorsese2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  173. BackdraftRobert De Niro1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  174. Waking the DeadJodie Foster2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  175. Shark TaleRobert De NiroMartin Scorsese2004 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  176. Stanley & IrisRobert De Niro1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  177. Night and the CityRobert De Niro1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  178. BrazilRobert De Niro1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  179. Meet the ParentsRobert De Niro2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  180. Last VegasRobert De Niro2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  181. Dante Ferretti: Production DesignerMartin Scorsese2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  182. Killing SeasonRobert De Niro2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  183. Midnight RunRobert De Niro1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  184. Men of HonorRobert De Niro2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  185. Wag the DogRobert De Niro1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  186. Meet the FockersRobert De Niro2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  187. New Year's EveRobert De Niro2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  188. The InternRobert De Niro2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  189. The Hi-Lo CountryMartin Scorsese1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  190. AwakeningsRobert De Niro1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  191. The Brave OneJodie Foster2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  192. Grudge MatchRobert De Niro2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  193. The Ages of LoveRobert De Niro2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  194. The MissionRobert De Niro1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  195. The FanRobert De Niro1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  196. 15 MinutesRobert De Niro2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  197. RoninRobert De Niro1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  198. Money MonsterJodie Foster2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  199. StoneRobert De Niro2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  200. Little FockersRobert De Niro2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared