Smash His Camera
Seen it?2010 | 87 min | Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A film centering on the life and work of Ron Galella that examines the nature and effect of paparazzi.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Leon Gast
- Ron GalellaSelf
- Betty GalellaSelf - Wife of Ron Galella
- Floyd AbramsSelf
- Joseph BasileSelf
- Dick CavettSelf
- Chuck CloseSelf
- Bonnie FullerSelf
- Michael HessSelf
- Thomas HovingSelf
- Peter HoweSelf