The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1996-09-27
  • User Rating: 7/10 from 5 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 26min
  • Production Company: The New York Times
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Susan W. Dryfoos
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Summary

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.

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  • Al Hirschfeld

    as Self
  • Lauren Bacall

    as Self
  • Carol Channing

    as Self
  • Julie Andrews

    as Self
  • Joan Collins

    as Self
  • Cy Coleman

    as Self
  • Betty Comden

    as Self
  • Frank Gifford

    as Self
  • Kathie Lee Gifford

    as Self
  • Roger Moore

    as Self
  • Chita Rivera

    as Self
  • Barbara Walters

    as Self
  • Dolly Haas

    as Self
  • Katharine Hepburn

    as Self (voice) (uncredited)
Directing Susan W. Dryfoos Director
Writing Susan W. Dryfoos Writer
Production Angelo Corrao Associate Producer
Production Susan W. Dryfoos Producer
Crew Dick Blofson Cinematography
Crew Jeff Grunther Cinematography
Editing Angelo Corrao Editor
Sound Ray Palagy Sound Editor

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