Famous Nathan
Originally released in 2015. Famous Nathan is a documentary film. directed by Lloyd Handwerker. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A Coney Island-inspired, densely-layered visually dynamic documentary portrait of the life and times of the original Nathan's Famous, created in 1916 by filmmaker Lloyd Handwerker's grandparents, Nathan and Ida Handwerker. 30 years in the making, Famous Nathan interweaves decades-spanning archival footage, family photos and home movies, an eclectic soundtrack and never-before-heard audio from Nathan: his only interview, ever as well as compelling, intimate and hilarious interviews with the dedicated band of workers, not at all shy at offering opinions, memories and the occasional tall tale.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 17, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Famous Nathan about?
A Coney Island-inspired, densely-layered visually dynamic documentary portrait of the life and times of the original Nathan's Famous, created in 1916 by filmmaker Lloyd Handwerker's grandparents, N...
Who directed Famous Nathan?
Famous Nathan was directed by Lloyd Handwerker.
How long is Famous Nathan?
Famous Nathan has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Famous Nathan released?
Famous Nathan was released on July 17, 2015 in theaters.