The Great Man: W.C. Fields(2005)
The Great Man: W.C. Fields Synopsis
The legendary W.C. Fields is featured in rare behind-the-scenes footage and home movies at work and at play, along with hilarious scenes from some of his greatest films.
The Great Man: W.C. Fields (2005) is a documentary film directed by Phillip Dye, released on February 8, 2005 with a runtime of 54m. It stars W.C. Fields, Bud Abbott, Gracie Allen and Edgar Bergen. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Phillip Dye
- Writers:
- Phillip Dye
- Producers:
- Phillip Dye
- Production:
- Passport International Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Great Man: W.C. Fields Cast & Crew
Main cast
W.C. Fields
as Self (archive footage)
Bud Abbott
as Self (archive footage)
Gracie Allen
as Self - Nurse Allen (clip from International House (1933)) (archive footage)
Edgar Bergen
as Self (archive footage)
Sarah Bernhardt
as Self - Marguerite Gautier (clip from La dame aux camellias (1912)) (archive footage)
Fanny Brice
as Self (archive footage)
George Burns
as Self - Dr. Burns (clip from International House (1933)) (archive footage)
Cab Calloway
as Self (clip from International House (1933)) (archive footage)
Eddie Cantor
as Self (archive footage)
John Carradine
as Self (archive footage)
Charles Chaplin, Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Maurice Chevalier
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Phillip Dye, written by Phillip Dye, produced by Phillip Dye.
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The Great Man: W.C. Fields Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Great Man: W.C. Fields – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Great Man: W.C. Fields?
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The main cast of The Great Man: W.C. Fields (2005) includes W.C. Fields, Bud Abbott, Gracie Allen, Edgar Bergen and Sarah Bernhardt. The film was directed by Phillip Dye. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Man: W.C. Fields released?
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The Great Man: W.C. Fields was released on February 8, 2005 and runs for 54m.
Is The Great Man: W.C. Fields worth watching?
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The Great Man: W.C. Fields (2005) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.