W.C. Fields and Me(1976)
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W.C. Fields and Me Synopsis
In 1920s New York City, W. C. Fields is a successful headlining entertainer, but when his girlfriend leaves him and his broker loses his money, Fields begins anew in California. Working at a wax museum, Fields eventually lands a film role that ascends him to stardom. Back in the limelight and palling around with John Barrymore and the like, Fields meets an aspiring actress Carlotta Monti at a party, with whom he forms a rocky relationship.
W.C. Fields and Me (1976) is a drama film directed by Arthur Hiller, released on March 31, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Rod Steiger, Valerie Perrine, John Marley and Jack Cassidy. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Hiller
- Writers:
- Bob Merrill, Carlotta Monti, Cy Rice
- Producers:
- Jay Weston
- Cinematographer:
- David M. Walsh
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
W.C. Fields and Me Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rod Steiger
as W. C. Fields
Valerie Perrine
as Carlotta Monti
John Marley
as Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
Jack Cassidy
as John Barrymore
Bernadette Peters
as Melody
Dana Elcar
as Dockstedter
Paul Stewart
as Florenz Ziegfeld
Billy Barty
as Ludwig
Allan Arbus
as Gregory LaCava
Milt Kamen
as Dave Chasen
Louis Zorich
as Gene Fowler
Andrew Parks
as Claude Fields
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Hiller, written by Bob Merrill, Carlotta Monti and Cy Rice, produced by Jay Weston.
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W.C. Fields and Me Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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W.C. Fields and Me – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch W.C. Fields and Me online?
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W.C. Fields and Me (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in W.C. Fields and Me?
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The main cast of W.C. Fields and Me (1976) includes Rod Steiger, Valerie Perrine, John Marley, Jack Cassidy and Bernadette Peters. The film was directed by Arthur Hiller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was W.C. Fields and Me released?
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W.C. Fields and Me was released on March 31, 1976 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is W.C. Fields and Me worth watching?
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W.C. Fields and Me (1976) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.