I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale

I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale

A Tribute to John Cazale

Directed by Richard Shepard

Produced by Oscilloscope, RAT Entertainment

200940 min6.9 / 10

A warm, nostalgic documentary tribute that celebrates an overlooked actor's brief but luminous career through the iconic films that defined 1970s cinema.

John Cazale was in only five films – The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather: Part II, Dog Day Afternoon and The Deer Hunter – each was nominated for Best Picture. Yet today most people don't even know his name. I KNEW IT WAS YOU is a fresh tour through movies that defined a generation.

Questions people ask

  • Is I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity50

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise29

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Like I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale

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Like I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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