Pictura
Synopsis
A documentary film directed by seven famous directors, and narrated by several famous Hollywood actors. The film attempts to give the general filmgoing public a taste of art history and art appreciation.
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Vincent Price
Narrator (segment "The Lost Paradise") (voice)
Gregory Peck
Narrator (segment "The Legend of St. Ursula") (voice)
Harry Marble
Narrator (segment "Francisco Goya") (voice)
Nadres Segovita
Francisco Goya (segment "Francisco Goya")
Lilli Palmer
Narrator (segment "Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec") (voice)
Martin Gabel
Narrator (segment "Paul Gauguin") (voice)
Henry Fonda
Narrator (segment "Grant Wood") (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enrico Gras, Luciano Emmer, Olga Lipska, Marc Sorkin, Robert Hessens, E.A. Dupont, Lauro Venturi, Alain Resnais
- Screenplay & Story
- George Davis, Richard Nickson, Frederick Kohner, Gaston Diehl
- Original Title
- Pictura
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enrico Gras, Luciano Emmer, Olga Lipska, Marc Sorkin, Robert Hessens, E.A. Dupont, Lauro Venturi, Alain Resnais
George Davis, Richard Nickson, Frederick Kohner, Gaston Diehl
Department Leadership Roster
Enrico Gras
Director
George Davis
Writer
Luciano Emmer
Director
Olga Lipska
Director
Richard Nickson
Writer
Marc Sorkin
Director
Robert Hessens
Director
E.A. Dupont
Director
Lauro Venturi
Director
Frederick Kohner
Writer
Alain Resnais
Director
Gaston Diehl
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pictura
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pictura about?
A documentary film directed by seven famous directors, and narrated by several famous Hollywood actors. The film attempts to give the general filmgoing public a taste of art history and art appreciation.
Who directed Pictura?
Pictura was directed by Enrico Gras, Luciano Emmer, Olga Lipska, Marc Sorkin, Robert Hessens, E.A. Dupont, Lauro Venturi, Alain Resnais.
Who stars in Pictura?
The principal cast of Pictura includes Vincent Price, Gregory Peck, Harry Marble, Nadres Segovita, Lilli Palmer.
When was Pictura released and how long is it?
Pictura was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pictura?
Pictura holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).