2008
Not Rated
1 h 36 m

2008
Not Rated
1 h 36 m

Summary 25 years in the making, Dreams with Sharp Teeth is a documentary that brings literary hero Harlan Ellison, his magnetic personality and amazing work to life, with appearances from Robin Williams and author Neil Gaiman. Directed by the producer of 'Grizzly Man', Erik Nelson, it features an original score composed and performed by Richard ...

Directed By: Erik Nelson

Written By: Erik Nelson

2008
Not Rated
1 h 36 m

2008
Not Rated
1 h 36 m

Dreams with Sharp Teeth

Name: Dreams with Sharp Teeth
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Released: 2008-06-04
Duration: 1 min 36 s
Rating: 64
Cast: Harlan Ellison, Robin Williams, Neil Gaiman, Edie Adams, Haskell Barkin

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Erik Nelson

Written By: Erik Nelson

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Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

60% Positive
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Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

60% Positive
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The A.V. Club

All told, Ellison is a fascinating person to spend 96 minutes with. But you probably shouldn't risk that 97th.

By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW

New York Post

It would seem no easy task conveying the essence of a bigger-than-life figure like Ellison in a 96-minute film. But Nelson, producer of Werner Herzog's "Grizzly Man," makes it look easy.

By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW

TV Guide Magazine

Dreams With Sharp Teeth Or, Why is Harlan Ellison so gosh darned angry?

By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Documentarian Erik Nelson, overcautious of his subject, is content to let Ellison luxuriate in his legacy of infamy--as a lothario, and a litigious and pugilistic combatant.

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The New York Times

Directed by Erik Nelson, Dreams recalls the career of a runty young geek who evolved into a world-famous artist -- and ladies' man.

By Nathan Lee FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Creative Differences

Release Date Jun 4, 2008

Duration 1 h 36 m

Rating Not Rated

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Dreams with Sharp Teeth

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Harlan Ellison

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Robin Williams

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Neil Gaiman

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Edie Adams

Trina Yale in 'The Oscar'

Haskell Barkin

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Tony Bennett

Hymie Kelly

Stephen Boyd

Frank Fane in 'The Oscar'

Michael Cassutt

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Peter David

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Stu Levin

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Ronald D. Moore

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Josh Olson

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Nicholas Podbrey

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Dan Simmons

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Tom Snyder

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Elke Sommer

Kay Bergdahl in 'The Oscar'

Jill St. John

Laurel Scott in 'The Oscar'

Connie Willis

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