She starred in the film along with Bob Crane and Barbara Rush, as her parents.

The drums were performed by Bob Crane, who was an accomplished drummer.

"Like many of my characters, Bob Crane had a contradictory thought process," Schrader says.

I'm just glad that my Web site represents the real Bob Crane.

Now, Bob Crane would probably be famous for his home movies.

In the last six months of his father's life, Bobby lived with Bob Crane.

And while Bob Crane can't sue because he is dead, Patti can.

"Bob Crane doesn't really matter," Schrader says again.

"I used Bob Crane as a metaphor for the corrupting influence of even minor celebrity, and his family have fleshed out my premise."