Bob Rafelson
Film director · 4 films (1968–1990)
Bob Rafelson is a director whose work here spans Head (1968) to Mountains of the Moon (1990), across drama and comedy. 2 of those films were photographed by László Kovács. The work runs wide — 33% of frames across the 4 films indexed here, against 20% library-wide. All 248 frames from 4 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Robert "Bob" Rafelson was an American film director, writer and producer. He was most famous for directing and co-writing the film Five Easy Pieces, starring Jack Nicholson, as well as being one of the creators of the pop group and TV series, The Monkees (with Raybert/BBS Productions partner Bert Schneider).
Born 21 February 1933 · New York City, New York, USA · died 23 July 2022
Directing style
Bob Rafelson’s framing relies heavily on eye-level medium and wide shots to capture his subjects, balancing interior and exterior spaces equally to evoke a tense, lonely atmosphere. He anchors his scenes in naturalistic lighting, relying on the sun, practical fixtures, and windows to illuminate a muted, earthy palette dominated by dusty ochres, deep slate blues, and dark, shadowed tones. This stark realism is supported by an even split between deep and shallow depth of field, maintaining a grounded, observational perspective across both intimate dramas and expansive adventures.
Films directed by Bob Rafelson
About Bob Rafelson
When was Bob Rafelson born?
Bob Rafelson was born on 21 February 1933 in New York City, New York, USA and died on 23 July 2022.
What films has Bob Rafelson directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 4 of them: Head (1968), Five Easy Pieces (1970), Mountains of the Moon (1990) and The King Of Marvin Gardens.
Search every frame of Bob Rafelson’s films
All 248 indexed frames from 4 films directed by Bob Rafelson — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.