Montgomery Clift (1983)
A documentary incorporating footage of Montgomery Clift’s most memorable films; interviews with family and friends, and rare archival material stretching back to his childhood. What develops is the story of an intense young boy who yearned for stardom, achieved notable success in such classic films as From Here to Eternity and I Confess, only to be ruined by alcohol addiction and his inability to face his own fears and homosexual desires. Montgomery Clift, as this film portrays him, may not have been a happy man but he never compromised his acting talents for Hollywood.
Director: Claudio Masenza
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: January 1, 1983
Cast
- Montgomery Clift - Self (archive footage)
- Judy Balaban - Self
- Patricia Bosworth - Self (biographer)
- Brooks Clift - Self
- Augusta Dabney - Self
- Jane Fonda - Self
- Bill Gunn - Self
- Robert La Guardia - Self (biographer)
- Jack Larson - Self
- William LeMassena - Self
Screenplay
Music: Flavio Emilio Scogna
Editing: Maurizio Baglivo
Country: Italy
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
homophobia, hollywood, lgbt, movie star
More Films by Director: Claudio Masenza
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Montgomery Clift about?
- A documentary incorporating footage of Montgomery Clift’s most memorable films; interviews with family and friends, and rare archival material stretching back to his childhood. What develops is the story of an intense young boy who yearned for stardom, achieved notable success in such classic films as From Here to Eternity and I Confess, only to be ruined by alcohol addiction and his inability to face his own fears and homosexual desires. Montgomery Clift, as this film portrays him, may not have been a happy man but he never compromised his acting talents for Hollywood.
- Who directed Montgomery Clift?
- Montgomery Clift was directed by Claudio Masenza.
- Who stars in Montgomery Clift?
- Montgomery Clift stars Montgomery Clift, Judy Balaban, Patricia Bosworth, Brooks Clift, Augusta Dabney, Jane Fonda.
- How long is Montgomery Clift?
- Montgomery Clift has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is Montgomery Clift?
- Montgomery Clift is a Documentary film.
- Where was Montgomery Clift produced?
- Montgomery Clift was produced in Italy.