W.C. Fields and Me

"Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone."

1976 1h 51m EN

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7.9

BANGER

★7.9TMDB · 7

Drama

Synopsis

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In 1920s New York City, W. C. Fields is a successful headlining entertainer, but when his girlfriend leaves him and his broker loses his money, Fields begins anew in California. Working at a wax museum, Fields eventually lands a film role that ascends him to stardom. Back in the limelight and palling around with John Barrymore and the like, Fields meets an aspiring actress Carlotta Monti at a party, with whom he forms a rocky relationship.

“Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.”

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Cast

Rod Steiger
W. C. Fields
Valerie Perrine
Carlotta Monti
John Marley
Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
Jack Cassidy
John Barrymore
Bernadette Peters
Melody
Dana Elcar
Dockstedter
Paul Stewart
Florenz Ziegfeld
Billy Barty
Ludwig

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Arthur Hiller
Writers: Bob Merrill
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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50 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Arthur Hiller, shot by David M. Walsh. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Henry Mancini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John C. Howard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Rod Steiger and Valerie Perrine and John Marley carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0075409 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Arthur Hiller directs. David M. Walsh behind the camera. Henry Mancini scores. John C. Howard cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

150 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Arthur Hiller, shot by David M. Walsh. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Henry Mancini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor John C. Howard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Rod Steiger and Valerie Perrine and John Marley carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.".
7IMDB entry: tt0075409 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.