Where to watch · United States
Stream
Rent
Buy
via JustWatch · IP Geolocation by DB-IP
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)
Directed by Susan W. Dryfoos
Documentary · 1h 26m
The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of more than sixty years. He is still drawing in his nineties. His interesting domestic life, political, and cultural views are highlights. In addition, he talks about himself a bit - seriously and lightly.(At one point he he claims that his only form of exercise has been to live in his Manhattan townhouse: stairs). He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates.
Cast
Lauren Bacall
Carol Channing
Julie Andrews
Joan Collins
Cy Coleman
Frank Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford
Roger Moore
Chita Rivera
Barbara Walters
Crew
- Director
- Susan W. Dryfoos
- Writer
- Susan W. Dryfoos
- Editor
- Angelo Corrao
- Producer
- Susan W. Dryfoos
Details
- Release date
- 1996-09-27
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- The New York Times, New York Times Productions, Castle Hill Productions