The Universal Story(1996)
The Universal Story Synopsis
Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr. with such classics as "All Quiet on The Western Front," "Showboat," and the studio's signature monster franchises, "Frankenstein" and "Dracula."
The Universal Story (1996) is a documentary film directed by David Heeley, released on April 21, 1996 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Richard Dreyfuss, Kirk Douglas, Michael J. Fox and Tom Hanks. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- David Heeley
- Writers:
- David Heeley, Joan Kramer
- Producers:
- David Heeley, Joan Kramer
- Production:
- Top Hat Productions, Universal Television, Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Universal Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Dreyfuss
as Self
Kirk Douglas
as Self (archive footage)
Michael J. Fox
as Self (archive footage)
Tom Hanks
as Self (archive footage)
Alfred Hitchcock
as Self (archive footage)
Boris Karloff
as Self (archive footage)
Spike Lee
as Self (archive footage)
Steven Spielberg
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by David Heeley, written by David Heeley and Joan Kramer, produced by David Heeley and Joan Kramer.
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The Universal Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Universal Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Universal Story online?
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Who stars in The Universal Story?
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The main cast of The Universal Story (1996) includes Richard Dreyfuss, Kirk Douglas, Michael J. Fox, Tom Hanks and Alfred Hitchcock. The film was directed by David Heeley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Universal Story released?
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The Universal Story was released on April 21, 1996 and runs for 2h.
Is The Universal Story worth watching?
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The Universal Story (1996) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.