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.

Top Cast

Edward Binns

Self - Narrator (voice)

Erich von Stroheim

Self (archive footage)

Marcel Dalio

Self

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Paul Kohner

Self

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Leonard Spigelgass

Self

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Samuel Marx

Self

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Valerie Germonprez

Self

Irving Thalberg

Self (archive audio)

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Paul Ivano

Self

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Harold Henderson

Self