The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story(1996)
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story Synopsis
The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, 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.
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996) is a documentary film directed by Susan W. Dryfoos, released on September 27, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Al Hirschfeld, Lauren Bacall, Carol Channing and Julie Andrews. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Susan W. Dryfoos
- Writers:
- Susan W. Dryfoos
- Producers:
- Susan W. Dryfoos
- Production:
- The New York Times, New York Times Productions, Castle Hill Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Al Hirschfeld
Al Hirschfeld
as Self
Lauren Bacall
as Self
Carol Channing
as Self
Julie Andrews
as Self
Joan Collins
as Self
Cy Coleman
as Self
- Betty Comden
Betty Comden
as Self
Frank Gifford
as Self
Kathie Lee Gifford
as Self
Roger Moore
as Self
Chita Rivera
as Self
Barbara Walters
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Susan W. Dryfoos, written by Susan W. Dryfoos, produced by Susan W. Dryfoos.
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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story online?
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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story?
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The main cast of The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996) includes Al Hirschfeld, Lauren Bacall, Carol Channing, Julie Andrews and Joan Collins. The film was directed by Susan W. Dryfoos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story released?
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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story was released on September 27, 1996 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story worth watching?
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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.