Malice in Wonderland
“In Hollywood, gossip is a lethal weapon!”
Synopsis
Struggling actress Hedda Hopper can't get a break in Hollywood, even though an acquaintence of hers is the extremely powerful gossip monger Louella Parsons - maker and breaker of careers (and lives) through her daily syndicated newspaper column. The big movie moguls, fed up with Parson's power over their stars, decide to de-claw her by setting up gossip Hopper as a competitor in the rumour industry. What they couldn't forsee was that Hopper would become as big as Parsons -- and every bit as much of a pain. Based on the true life stories of two of the most powerful (and arguably dangerous) women of Hollywood's hay-day.
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Elizabeth Taylor
Louella Parsons
Jane Alexander
Hedda Hopper
Richard Dysart
Louis B. Mayer
Joyce Van Patten
Dema Harshbarger
Jon Cypher
Dr. Harry 'Docky' Martin
Leslie Ackerman
Harriet Parsons
Bonnie Bartlett
Ida Koverman
Thomas Byrd
William Hopper
Joel Colodner
Andy Kenderson
Rick Lenz
Iceman
Mary McCusker
Dot
John Pleshette
Tommy Gallep
Eric Purcell
Orson Welles
Tim Robbins
Joseph Cotten
Mark L. Taylor
Howard Strickling
Nancy Travis
Ann
B.J. Ward
June
Vernon Weddle
Sam Goldwyn
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Trikonis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacqueline Feather, David Seidler, George Eells
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- Malice in Wonderland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Trikonis
Jacqueline Feather, David Seidler, George Eells
Charles Bernstein
Philip H. Lathrop
Allan Jacobs, Rebecca Ross
Jay Benson, Judith A. Polone
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Trikonis
Director
Jay Benson
Producer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Allan Jacobs
Editor
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Rebecca Ross
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malice in Wonderland
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What is Malice in Wonderland about?
Struggling actress Hedda Hopper can't get a break in Hollywood, even though an acquaintence of hers is the extremely powerful gossip monger Louella Parsons - maker and breaker of careers (and lives) through her daily syndicated newspaper column. The big movie moguls, fed up with Parson's power over their stars, decide to de-claw her by setting up gossip Hopper as a competitor in the rumour industry. What they couldn't forsee was that Hopper would become as big as Parsons -- and every bit as much of a pain. Based on the true life stories of two of the most powerful (and arguably dangerous) women of Hollywood's hay-day.
Who directed Malice in Wonderland?
Malice in Wonderland was directed by Gus Trikonis.
Who stars in Malice in Wonderland?
The principal cast of Malice in Wonderland includes Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Alexander, Richard Dysart, Joyce Van Patten, Jon Cypher.
When was Malice in Wonderland released and how long is it?
Malice in Wonderland was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Malice in Wonderland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Malice in Wonderland was composed by Charles Bernstein.
Is Malice in Wonderland based on a book or true story?
Malice in Wonderland is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Eells".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Malice in Wonderland?
Malice in Wonderland holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).