Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Synopsis
The life and work of Samuel Goldwyn, a Polish-born glove salesman who became one of Hollywood's greatest independent producers, is remembered in this classy documentary created for the PBS American Masters series. Based on A. Scott Berg's acclaimed biography, the film includes new interviews with Goldwyn's surviving family members as well as vintage interviews with such luminaries as Bette Davis, John Huston, Laurence Olivier and others.
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Dustin Hoffman
Self - Narrator
Samuel Goldwyn
Self (archive footage)
Tony Goldwyn
Self
Ann Blyth
Self
Bette Davis
Self (archive footage)
Marlon Brando
Self (archive footage)
Dana Andrews
Self (archive footage)
Gary Cooper
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Colman
Self (archive footage)
Eddie Cantor
Self (archive footage)
Dorothy Dandridge
Self (archive footage)
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Ruth Capps
Self
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Self
John Huston
Self
William Wyler
Self
Peggy Elliott
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark A. Catalena, Peter Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- A. Scott Berg, Peter Jones
- Original Score
- Robert Israel
- Original Title
- Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Thirteen, Eagle Rock Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark A. Catalena, Peter Jones
A. Scott Berg, Peter Jones
Robert Israel
Mark A. Catalena
Peter Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Mark A. Catalena
Director
Peter Jones
Director
A. Scott Berg
Writer
Peter Jones
Writer
Peter Jones
Producer
Mark A. Catalena
Editor
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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What is Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies about?
The life and work of Samuel Goldwyn, a Polish-born glove salesman who became one of Hollywood's greatest independent producers, is remembered in this classy documentary created for the PBS American Masters series. Based on A. Scott Berg's acclaimed biography, the film includes new interviews with Goldwyn's surviving family members as well as vintage interviews with such luminaries as Bette Davis, John Huston, Laurence Olivier and others.
Who directed Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies?
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies was directed by Mark A. Catalena, Peter Jones.
Who stars in Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies?
The principal cast of Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies includes Dustin Hoffman, Samuel Goldwyn, Tony Goldwyn, Ann Blyth, Bette Davis.
When was Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies released and how long is it?
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies was composed by Robert Israel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies?
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).