Official movie poster for The Untold Story of the Wilhelm Scream (2025), a documentary film

The Untold Story of the Wilhelm Scream(2025)

18m2025-08-18
Documentary

The Untold Story of the Wilhelm Scream Synopsis

The Wilhelm Scream has made an appearance in hundreds of films, TV shows, video games, and commercials over the past 70 years. Now discover the story behind the most infamous joke in cinema history.

The Untold Story of the Wilhelm Scream (2025) is a documentary film directed by Anna Quinlan, released on August 18, 2025 with a runtime of 18m. It stars Steve Lee, Richard L. Anderson, Mark Mangini and Ron Bartlett.

Director:
Anna Quinlan
Producers:
Steve Lee
Cinematographer:
Maxwell Mueller
Composer:
Ian Pritchard
Production:
Practical Effects Film, The Hollywood Sound Museum
Status:
Released

The Untold Story of the Wilhelm Scream Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Anna Quinlan, produced by Steve Lee.

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The Untold Story of the Wilhelm Scream – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Untold Story of the Wilhelm Scream online?

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Who stars in The Untold Story of the Wilhelm Scream?

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The main cast of The Untold Story of the Wilhelm Scream (2025) includes Steve Lee, Richard L. Anderson, Mark Mangini, Ron Bartlett and David Barbee. The film was directed by Anna Quinlan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Untold Story of the Wilhelm Scream released?

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The Untold Story of the Wilhelm Scream was released on August 18, 2025 and runs for 18m.