The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
Release: 1996-09-27
·Runtime: 86m
·★ 7.0
Documentary
The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of more than sixty years. He is still drawing in his nineties. His interesting domestic life, political, and cultural views are highlights. In addition, he talks about himself a bit - seriously and lightly.(At one point he he claims that his only form of exercise has been to live in his Manhattan townhouse: stairs). He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
The New York Times
New York Times Productions
Castle Hill Productions
Cast
Al Hirschfeld
as Self
Lauren Bacall
as Self
Carol Channing
as Self
Julie Andrews
as Self
Joan Collins
as Self
Cy Coleman
as Self
Frank Gifford
as Self
Kathie Lee Gifford
as Self
Roger Moore
as Self
Chita Rivera
as Self
Barbara Walters
as Self
Dolly Haas
as Self
Katharine Hepburn
as Self (voice) (uncredited)