The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)

ALL 09/27/1996 (en) Documentary 86 Min
  • Release
    09/27/1996
  • Production
    The New York Times, New York Times Productions, Castle Hill Productions
  • Rotten tomato
    70%
  • Original title
    The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

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.

  1. Susan W. Dryfoos

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Angelo Corrao

    Editor

  4. Susan W. Dryfoos

    Producer



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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996) 86 Min

ALL 09/27/1996 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 09/27/1996
  • Production
    The New York Times, New York Times Productions, Castle Hill Productions
  • Original title The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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.

  1. Susan W. Dryfoos

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Angelo Corrao

    Editor

  4. Susan W. Dryfoos

    Producer