The Legend of Lylah Clare
“Overnight, she became a star...Over many nights, she became a legend.”
Synopsis
A dictatorial film director hires an unknown actress to play the lead role in a planned movie biography of a late, great Hollywood star.
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The Legend Of Lylah Clare - Trailer - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-20
Top Cast
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Kim Novak
Lylah Clare / Elsa Brinkmann / Elsa Campbell
Peter Finch
Lewis Zarken / Louie Flack
Ernest Borgnine
Barney Sheean
Milton Selzer
Bart Langner
Rossella Falk
Rossella
Gabriele Tinti
Paolo
Valentina Cortese
Countess Bozo Bedoni
Jean Carroll
Becky Langner
Michael Murphy
Mark Peter Sheean
Coral Browne
Molly Luther
Lee Meriwether
Young Girl
Robert Ellenstein
Mike
Ellen Corby
Script Girl
George Kennedy
Matt Burke
Dick Miller
Reporter at Press Party
Al Bain
Crew Member
Tom Palmer
Press Party Guest
William Beckley
Zarkan
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Rouverol, Hugo Butler
- Original Score
- Frank De Vol
- Original Title
- The Legend of Lylah Clare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, The Associates & Aldrich Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Aldrich
Jean Rouverol, Hugo Butler, Edward DeBlasio, Robert Thom
Frank De Vol
Joseph F. Biroc
Michael Luciano
Robert Aldrich
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Aldrich
Director
Michael Luciano
Editor
Jean Rouverol
Screenplay
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Robert Aldrich
Producer
Renié
Costume Design
Hugo Butler
Screenplay
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of Lylah Clare
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Legend of Lylah Clare about?
A dictatorial film director hires an unknown actress to play the lead role in a planned movie biography of a late, great Hollywood star.
Who directed The Legend of Lylah Clare?
The Legend of Lylah Clare was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in The Legend of Lylah Clare?
The principal cast of The Legend of Lylah Clare includes Kim Novak, Peter Finch, Ernest Borgnine, Milton Selzer, Rossella Falk.
When was The Legend of Lylah Clare released and how long is it?
The Legend of Lylah Clare was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend of Lylah Clare?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of Lylah Clare was composed by Frank De Vol.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of Lylah Clare?
The Legend of Lylah Clare holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).