Winchell(1998)
He didn't report the news ... he made it.
Winchell Synopsis
The true story of the influential and controversial columnist Walter Winchell, who ruled the newspaper and radio waves with his groundbreaking brand of gossip and news for more than thirty years.
Winchell (1998) is a drama and history film directed by Paul Mazursky, released on November 21, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Stanley Tucci, Glenne Headly, Paul Giamatti and Christopher Plummer. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Mazursky
- Writers:
- Herman Klurfeld, Scott Abbott
- Producers:
- Stan Wlodkowski
- Cinematographer:
- Robbie Greenberg
- Composer:
- Bill Conti
- Production:
- Fried Films, HBO Films
- Status:
- Released
Winchell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stanley Tucci
as Walter Winchell
Glenne Headly
as Dallas Wayne
Paul Giamatti
as Herman Klurfeld
Christopher Plummer
as Franklin D. Roosevelt
Xander Berkeley
as Gavreau
Kevin Tighe
as William Randolph Hearst
Frank Medrano
as Melvin Diamond
Vic Polizos
as Sam Hague
- John F. O'Donohue
John F. O'Donohue
as Harry
Michael Greene
as Bellamy
Rod McCary
as Emcee
- Jonathan Aaron
Jonathan Aaron
as Rabbi
Key crew
Directed by Paul Mazursky, written by Herman Klurfeld and Scott Abbott, produced by Stan Wlodkowski.
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Winchell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 18 ratings.
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Winchell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Winchell online?
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Who stars in Winchell?
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The main cast of Winchell (1998) includes Stanley Tucci, Glenne Headly, Paul Giamatti, Christopher Plummer and Xander Berkeley. The film was directed by Paul Mazursky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Winchell released?
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Winchell was released on November 21, 1998 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Winchell worth watching?
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Winchell (1998) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.