Directed by William Wyler
Synopsis
A documentary on the film director William Wyler (1902-1981), this feature was conceived by his daughter, Catherine, as a loving tribute. Utilizing a wealth of film clips, many in black and white, the movie features interviews with Bette Davis, Samantha Eggar, Greer Garson, Lillian Hellman, Audrey Hepburn, Charlton Heston, John Huston, Laurence Olivier, Gregory Peck, Ralph Richardson, Terence Stamp, Barbra Streisand, Billy Wilder, and the director himself, interviewed only a few days before he died in 1981.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aviva Slesin
- Original Title
- Directed by William Wyler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aviva Slesin
Tom Hurwitz, Don Lenzer, Paul Goldsmith, Phil Parmet, Robert Leacock
Aviva Slesin, Mark Weingarten
Catherine Tatge, Catherine Wyler
Department Leadership Roster
Aviva Slesin
Director
Catherine Tatge
Producer
Catherine Wyler
Producer
Aviva Slesin
Editor
Mark Weingarten
Editor
Tom Hurwitz
Director of Photography
Don Lenzer
Director of Photography
Paul Goldsmith
Director of Photography
Phil Parmet
Director of Photography
Robert Leacock
Director of Photography
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What is Directed by William Wyler about?
A documentary on the film director William Wyler (1902-1981), this feature was conceived by his daughter, Catherine, as a loving tribute. Utilizing a wealth of film clips, many in black and white, the movie features interviews with Bette Davis, Samantha Eggar, Greer Garson, Lillian Hellman, Audrey Hepburn, Charlton Heston, John Huston, Laurence Olivier, Gregory Peck, Ralph Richardson, Terence Stamp, Barbra Streisand, Billy Wilder, and the director himself, interviewed only a few days before he died in 1981.
Who directed Directed by William Wyler?
Directed by William Wyler was directed by Aviva Slesin.
Who stars in Directed by William Wyler?
The principal cast of Directed by William Wyler includes A. Scott Berg, Bette Davis, Samantha Eggar, Greer Garson, Lillian Hellman.
When was Directed by William Wyler released and how long is it?
Directed by William Wyler was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 59m.