Billy Wilder Speaks
“The wit and wisdom of one of Hollywood's most acclaimed filmmakers”
Synopsis
In 1988, German filmmaker Volker Schlöndorff sat down with legendary director Billy Wilder (1906-2002) at his office in Beverly Hills, California, and turned on his camera for a series of filmed interviews. (A recut of the 1992 TV miniseries Billy, How Did You Do It?)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff, Gisela Grischow
- Original Title
- Billy Wilder Speaks
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Neue Bioskop Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Schlöndorff, Gisela Grischow
Bodo Kessler
Volker Schlöndorff
Eberhard Junkersdorf, Tom Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Bodo Kessler
Director of Photography
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Producer
Volker Schlöndorff
Editor
Volker Schlöndorff
Director
Gisela Grischow
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy Wilder Speaks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Billy Wilder Speaks about?
In 1988, German filmmaker Volker Schlöndorff sat down with legendary director Billy Wilder (1906-2002) at his office in Beverly Hills, California, and turned on his camera for a series of filmed interviews. (A recut of the 1992 TV miniseries Billy, How Did You Do It?)
Who directed Billy Wilder Speaks?
Billy Wilder Speaks was directed by Volker Schlöndorff, Gisela Grischow.
Who stars in Billy Wilder Speaks?
The principal cast of Billy Wilder Speaks includes Billy Wilder, Volker Schlöndorff, Hellmuth Karasek.
When was Billy Wilder Speaks released and how long is it?
Billy Wilder Speaks was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.