The Man You Loved to Hate

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Edward BinnsSelf - Narrator (voice)

Erich von StroheimSelf (archive footage)

Marcel DalioSelf

Paul Kohner

Paul KohnerSelf

Leonard Spigelgass

Leonard SpigelgassSelf

Samuel Marx

Samuel MarxSelf

Valerie Germonprez

Valerie GermonprezSelf

Irving ThalbergSelf (archive audio)

Paul Ivano

Paul IvanoSelf

Harold Henderson

Harold HendersonSelf

Grant Whytock

Grant WhytockSelf

Hal Mohr

Hal MohrSelf (archive audio)