The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway(1988)
The legendary life... the unforgettable adventure!
The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway Synopsis
Larger-than-life American author Ernest Hemingway is the subject of this biopic that chronicles the famous writer's life from childhood to his suicide at age 61. Haunted by various inner demons -- including his father's suicide -- Hemingway serves in World War I, marries four times, and finds creative support from Ezra Pound, Gertrude Stein and other expatriates living in 1920s Paris.
The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway (1988) is a drama film directed by José María Sánchez, released on January 1, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Victor Garber, Joe Pesci, Bruno Ganz and Karen Black. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- José María Sánchez
- Writers:
- Francisco Ors, José Luis Castillo-Puche, Darryl Ponicsan
- Cinematographer:
- Ned Vidakovich
- Composer:
- Luis Bacalov
- Production:
- Produzioni Cinematografiche C.E.P. S.r.l., Reteitalia, TVE
- Status:
- Released
The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway Cast & Crew
Main cast
Victor Garber
as Ernest Hemingway
Joe Pesci
as John Dos Passos
Bruno Ganz
as Ezra Pound
Karen Black
as Martha Gelhorn
- Rom Anderson
Rom Anderson
as Hadely Richardson
Gianni Cavina
as Natoli
- Arthur Denberg
Arthur Denberg
as Ted Brumback
Annie Girardot
as Gertrude Stein
José Luis Gómez
as Pablo Picasso
Cristina Hoyos
as María Picasso
Erland Josephson
as Clarence Hemingway
Phyllis Logan
as Mary Welsh
Key crew
Directed by José María Sánchez, written by Francisco Ors, José Luis Castillo-Puche and Darryl Ponicsan.
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The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway?
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The main cast of The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway (1988) includes Victor Garber, Joe Pesci, Bruno Ganz, Karen Black and Rom Anderson. The film was directed by José María Sánchez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway released?
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The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway was released on January 1, 1988 and runs for 1h 40m.
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The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway (1988) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.