The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirshfeld, 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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HD
Documentary, Biography
1996
86 min
Prime VideoStreaming Channels
Movie Info:
- Full Name : The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
- Duration : 86 min
- Languages : English
- Writers : Susan Warms Dryfoos
- Directors : Susan Warms Dryfoos min
- Imdb : 7.2 (168 votes)
- Tomatoes : 0 (0 votes)
- Actors : Lauren Bacall, Carol Channing, Joan Collins, Jules Feiffer
Movie Storyline
The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirshfeld, 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.