Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood 16 years old

An intimate portrait of an oft-forgotten character in Hollywood: the screenwriter. Raised in Baghdad, screenwriter Mardik Martin was infused with an early love for movies when he was sent to the U.S. by his family to avoid being drafted into the Iraqi army. Mardik discovered the NYU cinema department, and there he met Martin Scorsese; their friendship would lead to some of the greatest films in American cinema.

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Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood Cast

Name Character
Mardik Martin He was 71, 82 years old when he died
Martin Scorsese He was 65, now 82 years old
George Lucas He was 63, now 80 years old
Howard A. Rodman He was 88, 65 years old when he died
Amy Heckerling She was 53, now 70 years old
Peter Biskind He was 67, now 84 years old
Irwin Winkler He was 76, now 93 years old
Mark Jonathan Harris He was 67, now 83 years old

Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood Crew

Name Department
Evan York as Director. Directing
Ramy Katrib as Director. Directing
Lakan De Leon as Editor. Editing
Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood poster
Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood (16 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, April 01, 2008
  • Runtime: 76 minutes