My Best Fiend(1999)
Mein liebster Feind
My Best Fiend Synopsis
A film that describes the love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.
My Best Fiend (1999) is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, released on May 17, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale and Eva Mattes. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 222 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Herzog
- Writers:
- Werner Herzog
- Producers:
- Sabine Rollberg, Lucki Stipetić
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Zeitlinger
- Composer:
- Popol Vuh
- Production:
- Café Productions, Zephir Film, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
- Revenue:
- $95,612
- Status:
- Released
My Best Fiend (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for My Best Fiend before you stream it.
My Best Fiend Cast & Crew
Main cast
Werner Herzog
as Self
Klaus Kinski
as Self (archive footage)
Claudia Cardinale
as Self
Eva Mattes
as Self
- Baron van der Recke
Baron van der Recke
as Self
- José Koechlin von Stein
José Koechlin von Stein
as Self
- Bill Pence
Bill Pence
as Self
- Baronin van der Recke
Baronin van der Recke
as Self
- Beat Presser
Beat Presser
as Self (archive footage)
Guillermo Ríos
as Self (archive footage)
Andrés Vicente
as Self (archive footage)
- Justo González
Justo González
as Self (also archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Werner Herzog, written by Werner Herzog, produced by Sabine Rollberg and Lucki Stipetić.
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My Best Fiend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 222 ratings.
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My Best Fiend – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Best Fiend online?
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My Best Fiend (1999) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My Best Fiend?
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The main cast of My Best Fiend (1999) includes Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Eva Mattes and Baron van der Recke. The film was directed by Werner Herzog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Best Fiend released?
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My Best Fiend was released on May 17, 1999 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is My Best Fiend worth watching?
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My Best Fiend (1999) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 222 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Best Fiend?
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Yes. The official My Best Fiend trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.