The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1996-09-27
  • User Rating: 6.2/10 from 4 ratings
  • Parental Guidance: PG-13
  • Runtime: 1h 26min
  • Production Company: The New York Times
  • Production Country: United States of America
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Summary

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.

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Editing Angelo Corrao Editor
Production Angelo Corrao Associate Producer
Directing Susan W. Dryfoos Director
Production Susan W. Dryfoos Producer
Writing Susan W. Dryfoos Writer
Sound Ray Palagy Sound Editor
Crew Jeff Grunther Cinematography
Crew Dick Blofson Cinematography