A War in Hollywood(2009)
Hollywood contra Franco
A war behind the screen
A War in Hollywood Synopsis
The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) caused a great impression on the lives of most of the American artists of that era, so many movies were made in Hollywood about it. The final defeat of the Spanish Republic left an open wound in the hearts of those who sympathized with its cause. The eventful life of screenwriter Alvah Bessie (1904-1985), one of the Hollywood Ten, serves to analyze this sadness, the tragedy of Spain and its consequences.
A War in Hollywood (2009) is a documentary and history film directed by Oriol Porta, released on October 16, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Lluís Soler, Moe Fishman, Susan Sarandon and Román Gubern. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Oriol Porta
- Writers:
- Oriol Porta, Llorenç Soler, Isabel Andrés
- Producers:
- Cristina Mora, Lisa Berger
- Cinematographer:
- David García
- Composer:
- Carles Pedragosa
- Production:
- TV3, Área de Televisión, TVE
- Status:
- Released
A War in Hollywood (2009) Trailer
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A War in Hollywood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lluís Soler
as Alvah Bessie (voice)
- Moe Fishman
Moe Fishman
as Self - Abraham Lincoln Brigade Member
Susan Sarandon
as Self - Actress
Román Gubern
as Self - Film Historian / Screenwriter
- Dan Bessie
Dan Bessie
as Self - Alvah Bessie's Son
Walter Bernstein
as Self - Screenwriter
Arthur Laurents
as Self - Screenwriter
- Patrick McGilligan
Patrick McGilligan
as Self - Writer
Key crew
Directed by Oriol Porta, written by Oriol Porta, Llorenç Soler and Isabel Andrés, produced by Cristina Mora and Lisa Berger.
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A War in Hollywood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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A War in Hollywood – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A War in Hollywood?
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The main cast of A War in Hollywood (2009) includes Lluís Soler, Moe Fishman, Susan Sarandon, Román Gubern and Dan Bessie. The film was directed by Oriol Porta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A War in Hollywood released?
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A War in Hollywood was released on October 16, 2009 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is A War in Hollywood worth watching?
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A War in Hollywood (2009) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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