A revealing portrait of Erich von Stroheim through interviews, rare photos, and film clips.
THE MAN YOU LOVED TO HATE
This documentary takes an in depth look at Director Erich von Stroheim's life an career.
Quick Answer
The Man You Loved to Hate is a 1979 American documentary directed by Patrick Montgomery about the life and career of Erich von Stroheim, featuring interviews, rare photographs, and film clips.
Programmer's Pick
Erich von Stroheim gets the documentary he deserves—equal parts homage and investigation, with a trove of rare clips for deep-cut cinephiles. If you think you know Hollywood’s original bad boy, this film may prove you only know the half of it.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Patrick Montgomery
- Writer
- Richard Koszarski
- Release
- 1979
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Documentary
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Features rare photographs and film clips from both well-known and obscure works by Erich von Stroheim.
Includes interviews that shed light on von Stroheim’s creative process and personal quirks.
Explores the early days of filmmaking through the lens of one of its most notorious obsessives.
Offers a nuanced look at von Stroheim's roles as actor, writer, and director across his career.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Man You Loved to Hate released? +
The Man You Loved to Hate was released in 1979.
Who directed The Man You Loved to Hate? +
The Man You Loved to Hate was directed by Patrick Montgomery.
How long is The Man You Loved to Hate? +
The Man You Loved to Hate has a runtime of 78 minutes.
What genre is The Man You Loved to Hate? +
The Man You Loved to Hate is a documentary.
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