Billy Wilder Speaks (2006)
The wit and wisdom of one of Hollywood's most acclaimed filmmakers
In 1988, German filmmaker Volker Schlöndorff sat down with legendary director Billy Wilder (1906-2002) at his office in Beverly Hills, California, and turned on his camera for a series of filmed interviews. (A recut of the 1992 TV miniseries Billy, How Did You Do It?)
Director: Gisela Grischow, Volker Schlöndorff
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: June 22, 2006
Cast
- Billy Wilder - Self - Filmmaker
- Volker Schlöndorff - Self - Filmmaker / Interviewer
- Hellmuth Karasek - Self - Writer / Interviewer
Cinematography: Bodo Kessler
Editing: Volker Schlöndorff
Production: Neue Bioskop Film
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en
Keywords
cinema on cinema, movie business, cinema history, portrait of an artist, old hollywood, hollywood history, celebrity interview, film director, portrait of a filmmaker
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Billy Wilder Speaks about?
- In 1988, German filmmaker Volker Schlöndorff sat down with legendary director Billy Wilder (1906-2002) at his office in Beverly Hills, California, and turned on his camera for a series of filmed interviews. (A recut of the 1992 TV miniseries Billy, How Did You Do It?)
- Who directed Billy Wilder Speaks?
- Billy Wilder Speaks was directed by Gisela Grischow, Volker Schlöndorff.
- Who stars in Billy Wilder Speaks?
- Billy Wilder Speaks stars Billy Wilder, Volker Schlöndorff, Hellmuth Karasek.
- How long is Billy Wilder Speaks?
- Billy Wilder Speaks has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Billy Wilder Speaks?
- Billy Wilder Speaks is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Billy Wilder Speaks produced?
- Billy Wilder Speaks was produced in Germany.