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Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write"

“The crime fiction writer who transcended the genre.”

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Director: John Mulholland
Release date: 2021-03-26
Runtime: 56m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Transmultimedia Entertainment

Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" — trailer

About Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write"

Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" is a 2021 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by John Mulholland, starring Campbell Scott, Wendy Calhoun and Bridgett M. Davis. It has a runtime of 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Elmore Leonard, author of more than 40 novels, is renowned in the literary community. From his westerns and early novels of crime based in Detroit and South Florida, right through his complex and virtually plotless later work, Elmore Leonard dissected an America whose founding sins have continued to haunt it all the days. Leonard’s depiction of America is as real as Twain’s Hannibal, Faulkner’s Mississippi and Steinbeck’s Monterey. The new documentary ELMORE LEONARD: “But don’t try to write” explores the prolific author’s legacy and his influence on generations of writers. The documentary features exclusive images and previously unseen home movie footage, family photographs, and in-depth interviews with both literary experts and those who knew him well, including colleagues, family, and childhood friends.

Cast

Campbell Scott

Self - Narrator (voice)

Wendy Calhoun

Self

Bridgett M. Davis

Self

Cheryl Dorsey

Self

James Hall

Self

Mike Lupica

Self

Otto Penzler

Self

Graham Yost

Self

Elmore Leonard

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

biographywritercrime fiction writerdocumentary

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" in Mexico?+

Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write"?+

Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" has a runtime of 56 minutes (56 minutes).

Who stars in Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write"?+

Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" stars Campbell Scott, Wendy Calhoun, Bridgett M. Davis, Cheryl Dorsey and James Hall.

When did Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" come out?+

Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" is a 2021 movie directed by John Mulholland.

What genre is Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write"?+

Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" is Documentary and History film.

Who directed Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write"?+

Elmore Leonard: "But Don't Try to Write" was directed by John Mulholland.