Walter Winchell: The Power of Gossip

2020 1h 0m EN

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★10.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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The life and times of radio commentator and syndicated newspaper gossip columnist Walter Winchell, who reached an audience of 50 million at his peak.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Walter Winchell
Self (archive footage)
Whoopi Goldberg
Narrator
Stanley Tucci
Walter Winchell

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ben Loeterman
Writers: Susan Lacy
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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Released 6 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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ERA

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Walter Winchell and Whoopi Goldberg and Stanley Tucci carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt12937470 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ben Loeterman directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 6 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Walter Winchell and Whoopi Goldberg and Stanley Tucci carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt12937470 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.