Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
Synopsis
Documentary looking at the life and career of 1930s film star Leslie Howard. It features exclusive home movie footage, including footage from the Gone with the Wind set. The film includes extensive interviews with Howard's daughter, Leslie Ruth "Doodie" Howard, and contributions from friends and colleagues.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Norman Spencer
Self - Interviewee
Matthew Sweet
Self - Interviewee
Nick Cull
Self - Interviewee
Quentin Falk
Self - Interviewee
Mark Burgess
Self - Interviewee
Doug Wheeler
Self - Interviewee
Derek Velez Partridge
Self - Narrator & Host
Isabella Rossellini
Ingrid Bergman (voice)
Bette Davis
Self (archive footage)
Olivia de Havilland
Self (archive footage)
Clark Gable
Self (archive footage)
Vivien Leigh
Self (archive footage)
Myrna Loy
Self (archive footage)
David Niven
Self (archive footage)
Gary Cooper
Self (archive footage)
Marion Davies
Self (archive footage)
Cary Grant
Self (archive footage)
Norma Shearer
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Hamilton
- Original Title
- Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Repo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Hamilton
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn about?
Documentary looking at the life and career of 1930s film star Leslie Howard. It features exclusive home movie footage, including footage from the Gone with the Wind set. The film includes extensive interviews with Howard's daughter, Leslie Ruth "Doodie" Howard, and contributions from friends and colleagues.
Who directed Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn?
Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn was directed by Thomas Hamilton.
Who stars in Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn?
The principal cast of Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn includes Norman Spencer, Matthew Sweet, Nick Cull, Quentin Falk, Mark Burgess.
When was Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn released and how long is it?
Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.