The Eyes of Orson Welles(2018)
The Eyes of Orson Welles Synopsis
A poetic journey into the visual world of the legendary filmmaker and actor Orson Welles (1915-85) that reveals a new portrait of a unique genius, both of his life and of his monumental work: through his own eyes, drawn by his own hand, painted with his own brush.
The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018) is a documentary film directed by Mark Cousins, released on August 17, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Jack Klaff, Mark Cousins, Beatrice Welles and Orson Welles. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Cousins
- Writers:
- Beatrice Welles, Mark Cousins
- Producers:
- Mary Bell, Adam Dawtrey
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Cousins
- Composer:
- Matt Regan
- Production:
- BofA Productions, BBC, FilmStruck
- Status:
- Released
The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018) Trailer
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The Eyes of Orson Welles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Klaff
as Voice of Orson Welles (voice)
Mark Cousins
as Self - Filmmaker / Narrator (voice)
Beatrice Welles
as Self - Orson's 3rd Daughter
Orson Welles
as Self - Filmmaker / Various Roles (archive footage)
- Bernard Levin
Bernard Levin
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Mark Cousins, written by Beatrice Welles and Mark Cousins, produced by Mary Bell and Adam Dawtrey.
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The Eyes of Orson Welles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 45 ratings.
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The Eyes of Orson Welles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Eyes of Orson Welles online?
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The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Eyes of Orson Welles?
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The main cast of The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018) includes Jack Klaff, Mark Cousins, Beatrice Welles, Orson Welles and Bernard Levin. The film was directed by Mark Cousins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Eyes of Orson Welles released?
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The Eyes of Orson Welles was released on August 17, 2018 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Eyes of Orson Welles worth watching?
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The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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