Synopsis
Acclaimed profiles of eight great American film directors. Produced and directed by Richard Schickel and narrated by Cliff Robertson, with solid interviews and film clips, the series reviews the careers of Raoul Walsh, Frank Capra, Howard Hawks, King Vidor, George Cukor, William A. Wellman, Alfred Hitchcock and Vincente Minnelli.
Series Information
- Created By
- Richard Schickel
- First Aired
- 1973
- Last Aired
- 2002
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode Length
- 60 min
- Genre
- Documentary
- Network
- PBS, Turner Classic Movies
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Cliff Robertson
Self - Narrator (voice)
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