Gary Cooper: American Life, American Legend

Nov 5 1989 N/A 0h 47m
Biography, Documentary

Hosted by Clint Eastwood, Hollywood Remembers: Gary Cooper -- American Life, American Legend is a biographical portrait of the life and times of movie star Gary Cooper. The 47-minute tribute chronicles the actor's life from his early days as an "extra" in silent pictures to his acceptance of the 1960 Academy Award for lifetime achievement in film. Cooper's real-life role as a cowboy and his talent as a cartoonist are discussed, as are many of the Westerns, adventures, comedies, and war films in which he starred.

Plot

A retrospective on the life and career of actor Gary Cooper, includes memorial scenes from his best films. Narrated by Clint Eastwood.

Written by

Richard Schickel

Directed by

Richard Schickel

Cast

Clint Eastwood, Gary Cooper, Ernest Hemingway

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

DeVillier Donegan Enterprizes, Lorac Productions, Turner Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
195
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA