About this release
A successful TV star during the 1960s, former "Hogan's Heroes" actor Bob Crane (Greg Kinnear) projects a wholesome family-man image, but this front masks his persona as a sex addict who records and photographs his many encounters with women, often with the help of his seedy friend, John Henry Carpenter (Willem Dafoe). This biographical drama reveals how Crane's double life takes its toll on him and his family, and ultimately contributes to his death.
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Disc 1
BD
Auto Focus (2002)
104 min
CrimeDrama
A successful TV star during the 1960s, former "Hogan's Heroes" actor Bob Crane projects a wholesome family-man image, but this front masks his persona as a sex addict who records and photographs his many encounters with women, often with the help of his seedy friend, John Henry Carpenter. This biographical drama reveals how Crane's double life takes its toll on him and his family, and ultimately contributes to his death.
Credits
Director
Paul Schrader
Writer
Michael Gerbosi
Cast
Greg Kinnearas Bob Crane
Willem Dafoeas John Carpenter
Rita Wilsonas Anne Crane
Maria Belloas Patricia Olson / Patrica Crane
Ron Leibmanas Lenny
Kurt Fulleras Werner Klemperer
Ed Begley Jr.as Mel Rosen
Michael E. Rodgersas Richard Dawson
Michael McKeanas Video Executive
Christopher Neimanas Robert Clary
Cinematographer
Fred Murphy
Composer
Angelo Badalamenti
Editor
Kristina Boden
Producer
Alicia Allain
Scott Alexander
Patrick Dollard
Todd Rosken
Larry Karaszewski
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 10, 2026