The Man You Loved to Hate

Overview

A formidable presence both in front of and behind the camera, German auteur Erich von Stroheim is the subject of this in-depth documentary. Renowned for villainous roles as well as for his meticulous filmmaking approach, von Stroheim had a prolific decades-spanning career, which is detailed in interviews and photographs. Most notably, clips of his most celebrated works and even some of his lesser-known productions are presented.

Cast

Edward Binns

Self - Narrator (voice)

Erich von Stroheim

Self (archive footage)

Marcel Dalio

Self

Paul Kohner

Self

Leonard Spigelgass

Self

Samuel Marx

Self

Valerie Germonprez

Self

Irving Thalberg

Self (archive audio)

Paul Ivano

Self

Harold Henderson

Self