Film·1979·1h 30m

The Man You Loved to Hate

Documentary

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.

Directed by Patrick Montgomery

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12 credited

Edward Binns
Edward BinnsSelf - Narrator (voice)
Erich von Stroheim
Erich von StroheimSelf (archive footage)
Marcel Dalio
Marcel DalioSelf
Paul Kohner
Paul KohnerSelf
Leonard Spigelgass
Leonard SpigelgassSelf
Samuel Marx
Samuel MarxSelf
Valerie Germonprez
Valerie GermonprezSelf
Irving Thalberg
Irving ThalbergSelf (archive audio)
Paul Ivano
Paul IvanoSelf
Harold Henderson
Harold HendersonSelf
Grant Whytock
Grant WhytockSelf
Hal Mohr
Hal MohrSelf (archive audio)

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