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American Masters: Season 2, Episode 2

Directed by William Wyler (13 Jul. 1987)

TV Episode  -  60 min  -  Documentary | Biography | History
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A tribute to director William Wyler consisting of interviews and excerpts from his many classic films.

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Aviva Slesin
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Cast

Episode credited cast:
A. Scott Berg A. Scott Berg ...
Himself (narrator / interviewer)
Bette Davis ...
Herself
Samantha Eggar ...
Herself
Greer Garson ...
Herself
Lillian Hellman Lillian Hellman ...
Herself
Audrey Hepburn ...
Herself
Charlton Heston ...
Himself
John Huston ...
Himself
Laurence Olivier ...
Himself
Gregory Peck ...
Himself
Ralph Richardson Ralph Richardson ...
Himself
Terence Stamp ...
Himself
Barbra Streisand ...
Herself
Margaret Tallichet Margaret Tallichet ...
Herself (as Talli Wyler)
Billy Wilder ...
Himself
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A documentary on the film director William Wyler (1902-1981), this feature was conceived by his daughter, Catherine, as a loving tribute to him. Utilizing a wealth of film clips, many in black and white, the movie features interviews with Bette Davis, Samantha Eggar, Greer Garson, Lillian Hellman, Audrey Hepburn, Charleton Heston, John Huston, Laurence Olivier, Gregory Peck, Ralph Richardson, Terence Stamp, Barbra Streisand, Billy Wilder, Talli (the former Margaret Tallichet) Wyler, and the director himself. Some of the best of the Hollywood commentary comes from Wyler himself, interviewed only a few days before he died in 1981. Written by alfiehitchie  

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Documentary | Biography | History | Music | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

American Masters: Director: William Wyler (#2.2) See more »

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Tatge Productions See more »
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Mono

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Black and White  | Color
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Trivia

William Wyler died just three days after being interviewed for this documentary. See more »

Quotes

Billy Wilder: I'm no pushover. I laugh at Hamlet.
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Connections

Features Funny Girl (1968) See more »