Directed By William Wyler


60m 1986

Brief Synopsis

During the Golden Age of Hollywood, William Wyler was one of the most commerically successful film directors. Here the filmmaker examines clips from his most famous films and interviews with his most famous stars. Included is an interview that Wyler gave in 1981, three days before he died.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Interview
Release Date
1986

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

During the Golden Age of Hollywood, William Wyler was one of the most commerically successful film directors. Here the filmmaker examines clips from his most famous films and interviews with his most famous stars. Included is an interview that Wyler gave in 1981, three days before he died.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Interview
Release Date
1986

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States April 4, 1987

Released in United States August 22, 1986

Released in United States September 20, 1986

Released in United States Summer August 1, 1988

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival August 22, 1986.

Shown at New York Film Festival September 20, 1986.

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival April 4, 1987.

Broadcast over PBS in the series "American Masters" August 1, 1988.

The interview with William Wyler was filmed in July 1981, a week before he died.

Released in United States April 4, 1987 (Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival April 4, 1987.)

Released in United States Summer August 1, 1988

Released in United States August 22, 1986 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival August 22, 1986.)

Released in United States September 20, 1986 (Shown at New York Film Festival September 20, 1986.)