The Scorsese Machine (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1990, The Scorsese Machine is a documentary film directed by André S. Labarthe, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Amazing documentary shows rarely seen side of a master director. 1990 was a very good year for Martin Scorsese. After making a diverse group of films in the 80s, he reunited with Robert DeNiro for "Goodfellas" and later that year shot a segment for "New York Stories", an anthology film of three shorts by Scorsese, Woody Allen, and Francis Ford Coppola. During the editing, the French documentary series "Cinéma, de notre temps" filmed a documentary on the director, and it's a fascinating glimpse into his life, personality, and working habits as he edits his short with long-time collaborator Thelma Schoonmaker.
Who’s in it. The Scorsese Machine stars Martin Scorsese as Self, Brian De Palma as Self, Thelma Schoonmaker as Self and Michael Powell as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Scorsese Machine has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scorsese Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scorsese Machine tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scorsese Machine (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Scorsese Machine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Scorsese Machine worth watching?
- The Scorsese Machine holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Scorsese Machine?
- The Scorsese Machine stars Martin Scorsese, Brian De Palma, Thelma Schoonmaker, Michael Powell and Catherine Scorsese.