Hearst Castle: Building the Dream
“A story of the inspiration behind, construction, and history of Hearst Castle.”
Synopsis
High above the majestic central California coast rises an enchanted castle, a special place created from the dreams of one man, William Randolph Hearst. His vision was inspired by his many trips to Europe's finest castles. From this unique blend of European influence rose an architectural masterpiece which Hearst furnished with priceless art treasures from around the world. See the spectacular European castles and art treasures which influenced its creation. Join the continuous flow of famous house guests and the extravagant parties hosted by newspaper publisher, William Randolph Hearst. See the dramatic beauty of the Hearst Castle - Building the Dream setting, a magnificent estate with gardens, terraces, pools and walkways spanning 127 acres.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Neibaur
- Original Score
- Sam Cardon
- Original Title
- Hearst Castle: Building the Dream
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Neibaur
Sam Cardon
Matthew Williams
Stephen L. Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Neibaur
Director
Matthew Williams
Director of Photography
Sam Cardon
Original Music Composer
Stephen L. Johnson
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 Hearst Castle: Building the Dream about?
High above the majestic central California coast rises an enchanted castle, a special place created from the dreams of one man, William Randolph Hearst. His vision was inspired by his many trips to Europe's finest castles. From this unique blend of European influence rose an architectural masterpiece which Hearst furnished with priceless art treasures from around the world. See the spectacular European castles and art treasures which influenced its creation. Join the continuous flow of famous house guests and the extravagant parties hosted by newspaper publisher, William Randolph Hearst. See the dramatic beauty of the Hearst Castle - Building the Dream setting, a magnificent estate with gardens, terraces, pools and walkways spanning 127 acres.
Who directed Hearst Castle: Building the Dream?
Hearst Castle: Building the Dream was directed by Bruce Neibaur.
Who stars in Hearst Castle: Building the Dream?
The principal cast of Hearst Castle: Building the Dream includes Donald Sutherland, Lydia Hearst.
When was Hearst Castle: Building the Dream released and how long is it?
Hearst Castle: Building the Dream was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Hearst Castle: Building the Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hearst Castle: Building the Dream was composed by Sam Cardon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hearst Castle: Building the Dream?
Hearst Castle: Building the Dream holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).