Poster of Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker

Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker

Plot: This documentary, hosted by actor Burgess Meredith, explores the life and career of movie director Otto Preminger, whose body of work includes such memorable films as Anatomy of a Murder, Exodus, Laura, Forever Amber, Advise and Consent, In Harm's Way, The Moon Is Blue, The Man with the Golden Arm, and many other movies made from the '30s through the '70s. Interviews with actors Frank Sinatra, Vincent Price, James Stewart, Michael Caine, and others who worked with the flamboyant and sometimes control-obsessed director add information and insight to the story
Release Date: Monday, October 28 1991
33 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Otto PremingerOtto Preminger
Otto Preminger would have been no older than
80 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Dec 05 1905 –
Wed, Apr 23 1986
Portrait of Burgess MeredithBurgess Meredith
Burgess Meredith was
83 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Nov 16 1907 –
Tue, Sep 09 1997
Portrait of Saul BassSaul Bass
Saul Bass was
71 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 08 1920 –
Thu, Apr 25 1996
Portrait of Peter BogdanovichPeter Bogdanovich
Peter Bogdanovich was
52 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jul 30 1939 –
Thu, Jan 06 2022
Portrait of Vincent PriceVincent Price
Vincent Price was
80 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 27 1911 –
Mon, Oct 25 1993
Portrait of Michael CaineMichael Caine
Michael Caine was
58 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 14 1933
Portrait of Ossie DavisOssie Davis
Ossie Davis was
73 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 17 1917 –
Fri, Feb 04 2005
Portrait of Deborah KerrDeborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr was
70 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 30 1921 –
Tue, Oct 16 2007
Portrait of José FerrerJosé Ferrer
José Ferrer was
79 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 08 1912 –
Sun, Jan 26 1992
Portrait of Jack Haley Jr.Jack Haley Jr.
Jack Haley Jr. was
58 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 25 1933 –
Sat, Apr 21 2001
Portrait of Ken HowardKen Howard
Ken Howard was
47 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 28 1944 –
Wed, Mar 23 2016
Portrait of Marjorie KelloggMarjorie Kellogg
Marjorie Kellogg was
>> in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Lionel LarnerLionel Larner
Lionel Larner was
>> in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carol LynleyCarol Lynley
Carol Lynley was
49 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 13 1942 –
Tue, Sep 03 2019
Portrait of Joseph L. MankiewiczJoseph L. Mankiewicz
Joseph L. Mankiewicz was
82 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 11 1909 –
Fri, Feb 05 1993
Portrait of Johanna MatzJohanna Matz
Johanna Matz was
59 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 05 1932
Portrait of Wendell MayesWendell Mayes
Wendell Mayes was
73 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 22 1918 –
Sat, Mar 28 1992
Portrait of Josef MeinradJosef Meinrad
Josef Meinrad was
78 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 21 1913 –
Sun, Feb 18 1996
Portrait of Don MurrayDon Murray
Don Murray was
62 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 31 1929 –
Fri, Feb 02 2024
Portrait of Patricia NealPatricia Neal
Patricia Neal was
65 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 20 1926 –
Sun, Aug 08 2010
Portrait of George C. ScottGeorge C. Scott
George C. Scott was
64 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 18 1927 –
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Portrait of Frank SinatraFrank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra was
75 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 12 1915 –
Thu, May 14 1998
Portrait of James StewartJames Stewart
James Stewart was
83 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 20 1908 –
Wed, Jul 02 1997
Portrait of Tom TryonTom Tryon
Tom Tryon would have been no older than
65 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 14 1926 –
Wed, Sep 04 1991
Portrait of John GielgudJohn Gielgud
John Gielgud was
87 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Apr 14 1904 –
Sun, May 21 2000
Portrait of John SaxonJohn Saxon
John Saxon was
56 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Aug 05 1935 –
Sat, Jul 25 2020
Portrait of Jean SebergJean Seberg
Jean Seberg would have been no older than
40 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 13 1938 –
Thu, Aug 30 1979
Portrait of Richard ToddRichard Todd
Richard Todd was
72 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jun 11 1919 –
Thu, Dec 03 2009
Portrait of Richard WidmarkRichard Widmark
Richard Widmark was
76 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Dec 26 1914 –
Mon, Mar 24 2008
Portrait of Dorothy AdamsDorothy Adams
Dorothy Adams would have been no older than
88 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actress 'Laura' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 06 1900 –
Wed, Mar 16 1988
Portrait of Judith AndersonJudith Anderson
Judith Anderson was
94 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actress 'Laura' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 10 1897 –
Fri, Jan 03 1992
Portrait of Dana AndrewsDana Andrews
Dana Andrews was
82 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Det. Lt. Mark McPherson (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1909 –
Thu, Dec 17 1992
Portrait of Eve ArdenEve Arden
Eve Arden would have been no older than
82 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Maida Rutledge (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 30 1908 –
Mon, Nov 12 1990
Portrait of Lew AyresLew Ayres
Lew Ayres was
82 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Advise and 'Consent' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 28 1908 –
Mon, Dec 30 1996
Portrait of Bruce CabotBruce Cabot
Bruce Cabot would have been no older than
68 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'In Harm's Way' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 20 1904 –
Wed, May 03 1972
Portrait of Diahann CarrollDiahann Carroll
Diahann Carroll was
56 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Vivian Thurlow (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 17 1935 –
Fri, Oct 04 2019
Portrait of Noël CowardNoël Coward
Noël Coward would have been no older than
73 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Bunny Lake Is Missing' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 15 1899 –
Mon, Mar 26 1973
Portrait of Richard ErdmanRichard Erdman
Richard Erdman was
66 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Stalag 17' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 01 1925 –
Sat, Mar 16 2019
Portrait of Paul FordPaul Ford
Paul Ford would have been no older than
74 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Advise and 'Consent' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 02 1901 –
Mon, Apr 12 1976
Portrait of Kathryn GrantKathryn Grant
Kathryn Grant was
57 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actress 'Anatomy of a Murder' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 25 1933 –
Fri, Sep 20 2024
Portrait of George GrizzardGeorge Grizzard
George Grizzard was
63 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Advise and 'Consent' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 01 1928 –
Tue, Oct 02 2007
Portrait of William HoldenWilliam Holden
William Holden would have been no older than
63 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Donald Gresham (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 17 1918 –
Thu, Nov 12 1981
Portrait of Robert HooksRobert Hooks
Robert Hooks was
54 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Hurry Sundown' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 18 1937
Portrait of John HustonJohn Huston
John Huston would have been no older than
81 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Glennon (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 05 1906 –
Fri, Aug 28 1987
Portrait of Hardy KrügerHardy Krüger
Hardy Krüger was
63 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 12 1928 –
Wed, Jan 19 2022
Portrait of Charles LaughtonCharles Laughton
Charles Laughton would have been no older than
63 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Advise and 'Consent' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 30 1899 –
Sat, Dec 15 1962
Portrait of Peter LawfordPeter Lawford
Peter Lawford would have been no older than
61 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Advise and 'Consent' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 07 1923 –
Mon, Dec 24 1984
Portrait of Darren McGavinDarren McGavin
Darren McGavin was
69 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 07 1922 –
Sat, Feb 25 2006
Portrait of Maggie McNamaraMaggie McNamara
Maggie McNamara would have been no older than
49 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actress 'The Moon Is Blue' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 18 1928 –
Sat, Feb 18 1978
Portrait of David NivenDavid Niven
David Niven would have been no older than
73 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Bonjour Tristesse' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 28 1910 –
Fri, Jul 29 1983
Portrait of Kim NovakKim Novak
Kim Novak was
58 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Molly (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 13 1933
Portrait of Arthur O'ConnellArthur O'Connell
Arthur O'Connell would have been no older than
73 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Anatomy of a Murder' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 29 1908 –
Mon, May 18 1981
Portrait of Laurence OlivierLaurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier would have been no older than
82 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Superintendent Newhouse (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 22 1907 –
Tue, Jul 11 1989
Portrait of Eleanor ParkerEleanor Parker
Eleanor Parker was
69 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Zosch Machine (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 26 1922 –
Mon, Dec 09 2013
Portrait of Walter PidgeonWalter Pidgeon
Walter Pidgeon would have been no older than
87 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Advise and 'Consent' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 22 1897 –
Tue, Sep 25 1984
Portrait of Gregory RatoffGregory Ratoff
Gregory Ratoff would have been no older than
63 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'The Moon Is Blue' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 19 1897 –
Wed, Dec 14 1960
Portrait of Lee RemickLee Remick
Lee Remick would have been no older than
55 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Laura Manion (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 14 1935 –
Tue, Jul 02 1991
Portrait of Arnold StangArnold Stang
Arnold Stang was
73 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 28 1918 –
Sun, Dec 20 2009
Portrait of Gene TierneyGene Tierney
Gene Tierney was
70 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Laura Hunt (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 19 1920 –
Wed, Nov 06 1991
Portrait of Franchot ToneFranchot Tone
Franchot Tone would have been no older than
63 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Advise and 'Consent' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 27 1905 –
Wed, Sep 18 1968
Portrait of Raf ValloneRaf Vallone
Raf Vallone was
75 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'The Cardinal' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 17 1916 –
Thu, Oct 31 2002
Portrait of Clifton WebbClifton Webb
Clifton Webb would have been no older than
76 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Laura' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 19 1889 –
Thu, Oct 13 1966
Portrait of Joseph N. WelchJoseph N. Welch
Joseph N. Welch would have been no older than
69 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Judge Weaver (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 22 1890 –
Thu, Oct 06 1960
Portrait of Brooks WestBrooks West
Brooks West was
>> in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Anatomy of a Murder' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Henry FondaHenry Fonda
Henry Fonda would have been no older than
77 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Tue, May 16 1905 –
Thu, Aug 12 1982

Crew

Portrait of Valerie A. RobinsValerie A. Robins
Valerie A. Robins was
>> in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Director'
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Portrait of Thomas J. WienerThomas J. Wiener
Thomas J. Wiener was
>> in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Writer'
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