My Best Fiend (1999)
A film that describes the love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.
Director: Werner Herzog
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: May 17, 1999
Cast
- Werner Herzog - Self
- Klaus Kinski - Self (archive footage)
- Claudia Cardinale - Self
- Eva Mattes - Self
- Baron van der Recke - Self
- José Koechlin von Stein - Self
- Bill Pence - Self
- Baronin van der Recke - Self
- Beat Presser - Self (archive footage)
- Guillermo Ríos - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Music: Popol Vuh
Cinematography: Peter Zeitlinger
Editing: Joe Bini
Production: Café Productions, Zephir Film, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Country: Germany, United Kingdom
Language: Deutsch, English, Español
Box Office: $95,612
Original Language: de
Keywords
central and south america, complex relationship, film director, student mentor relationship, famous actor, employee boss relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Best Fiend about?
- A film that describes the love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.
- Who directed My Best Fiend?
- My Best Fiend was directed by Werner Herzog.
- Who stars in My Best Fiend?
- My Best Fiend stars Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Eva Mattes, Baron van der Recke, José Koechlin von Stein.
- How long is My Best Fiend?
- My Best Fiend has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is My Best Fiend?
- My Best Fiend is a Documentary film.
- How much did My Best Fiend gross?
- My Best Fiend grossed $95,612 worldwide.
- Where was My Best Fiend produced?
- My Best Fiend was produced in Germany, United Kingdom.