The Story of Robert
“"I've gotten used to being stared at... some people may say unkind things, of course. I thought it over long ago and decided to ignore them."”
Synopsis
A 1975 documentary about the brief life of Robert Pershing Wadlow ("The Alton Giant"), who grew to an incredible 8'11.1".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Leone
- Original Title
- The Story of Robert
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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What is The Story of Robert about?
A 1975 documentary about the brief life of Robert Pershing Wadlow ("The Alton Giant"), who grew to an incredible 8'11.1".
Who directed The Story of Robert?
The Story of Robert was directed by Tim Leone.
Who stars in The Story of Robert?
The principal cast of The Story of Robert includes Robert Wadlow.
When was The Story of Robert released and how long is it?
The Story of Robert was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 26m.