The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

Sep 27 1996 Not Rated 1h 26m
Biography, Documentary

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.

Plot

The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirshfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of seventy years. He was 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 exercise has been the stairs in his Manhattan townhouse.) He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates.

Written by

Susan Warms Dryfoos

Directed by

Susan Warms Dryfoos

Cast

Julie Andrews, Lauren Bacall, Carol Channing

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

New York Times Productions, Castle Hill Productions, The New York Times

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total

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