Winchell
“He didn't report the news ... he made it.”
Synopsis
The true story of the influential and controversial columnist Walter Winchell, who ruled the newspaper and radio waves with his groundbreaking brand of gossip and news for more than thirty years.
Top Cast
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Stanley Tucci
Walter Winchell
Glenne Headly
Dallas Wayne
Paul Giamatti
Herman Klurfeld
Christopher Plummer
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Xander Berkeley
Gavreau
Kevin Tighe
William Randolph Hearst
Frank Medrano
Melvin Diamond
Vic Polizos
Sam Hague
John F. O'Donohue
Harry
Michael Greene
Bellamy
Rod McCary
Emcee
Jonathan Aaron
Rabbi
Pat Asanti
Vaudeville Magician
Sean Michael Allen
Mirror Reporter
Joe Basile
Post Reporter #2
Marissa Leigh
Schwing Sister #3
Joe Bays
Post Reporter #1
Danielle Beckstrom
Walda Age 6
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Mazursky
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Abbott
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Winchell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Fried Films, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Mazursky
Scott Abbott, Herman Klurfeld
Bill Conti
Robbie Greenberg
Stuart H. Pappé
Stan Wlodkowski
Department Leadership Roster
Hope Hanafin
Costume Design
Stan Wlodkowski
Producer
Paul Mazursky
Director
Robbie Greenberg
Director of Photography
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Stuart H. Pappé
Editor
Marcia Hinds
Production Design
Scott Abbott
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winchell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Winchell about?
The true story of the influential and controversial columnist Walter Winchell, who ruled the newspaper and radio waves with his groundbreaking brand of gossip and news for more than thirty years.
Who directed Winchell?
Winchell was directed by Paul Mazursky.
Who stars in Winchell?
The principal cast of Winchell includes Stanley Tucci, Glenne Headly, Paul Giamatti, Christopher Plummer, Xander Berkeley.
When was Winchell released and how long is it?
Winchell was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Winchell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winchell was composed by Bill Conti.
Is Winchell based on a book or true story?
Winchell is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman Klurfeld".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Winchell?
Winchell holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).