The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
A formidable presence both in front of and behind the camera, German auteur Erich von Stroheim is the subject of this in-depth documentary. Renowned for villainous roles as well as for his meticulous filmmaking approach, von Stroheim had a prolific decades-spanning career, which is detailed in interviews and photographs. Most notably, clips of his most celebrated works and even some of his lesser-known productions are presented.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard KoszarskiWriter
- Patrick MontgomeryDirector
Cast
- Edward BinnsSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Erich von StroheimSelf (archive footage)
- Marcel DalioSelf
- Paul KohnerSelf
- Leonard SpigelgassSelf
- Samuel MarxSelf
- Valerie GermonprezSelf
- Irving ThalbergSelf (archive audio)
- Paul IvanoSelf
- Harold HendersonSelf
- Grant WhytockSelf
- Hal MohrSelf (archive audio)