The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh (2014)
This is the first feature-length documentary on legendary director Raoul Walsh. In this 'memoir,' Walsh 'recounts' his career from the silent film era to the tumultuous 1960s. The documentary makes stunning use of rare, personal and production photos and footage, revealing Walsh's extraordinary, adventurous life on and off the set. From his apprenticeship with D.W. Griffith to his discovery of John Wayne and Rock Hudson, from the innovative 'The Thief of Bagdad' (1924) to the widescreen 'The Big Trail' (1930), from his classic work with Cagney, Bogart and Flynn to his mastery of every genre (musicals, comedies, Westerns, gangster, war), Walsh made Hollywood history. His life is nothing less than the story of Hollywood itself. Here's a full-bodied account of one of Hollywood's greatest legends.
Cast
- Peter Bogdanovich - Self
- Illeana Douglas - Self
- Leonard Maltin - Self
- Jane Russell - Self
- Jack Larson - Self
- Johnny Crear - Raoul Walsh (voice)
- Sidney J. Furie - Self
- John A. Gallagher - Self
- C. Courtney Joyner - Self
- Paul Lynch - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
biography, cinema history
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh about?
- This is the first feature-length documentary on legendary director Raoul Walsh. In this 'memoir,' Walsh 'recounts' his career from the silent film era to the tumultuous 1960s. The documentary makes stunning use of rare, personal and production photos and footage, revealing Walsh's extraordinary, adventurous life on and off the set. From his apprenticeship with D.W. Griffith to his discovery of John Wayne and Rock Hudson, from the innovative 'The Thief of Bagdad' (1924) to the widescreen 'The Big Trail' (1930), from his classic work with Cagney, Bogart and Flynn to his mastery of every genre (musicals, comedies, Westerns, gangster, war), Walsh made Hollywood history. His life is nothing less than the story of Hollywood itself. Here's a full-bodied account of one of Hollywood's greatest legends.
- Who directed The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh?
- The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh was directed by Marilyn Ann Moss.
- Who stars in The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh?
- The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh stars Peter Bogdanovich, Illeana Douglas, Leonard Maltin, Jane Russell, Jack Larson, Johnny Crear.
- How long is The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh?
- The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh?
- The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh is a Documentary film.
- Where was The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh produced?
- The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh was produced in United States of America.