The Man You Loved to Hate(1979)

movie - first aired/released 1979-08-19 - 90 min - audience 6.4

Documentary

Directed by Patrick Montgomery

A formidable presence both in front of and behind the camera, German auteur Erich von Stroheim is the subject of this in-depth documentary. Renowned for villainous roles as well as for his meticulous filmmaking approach, von Stroheim had a prolific decades-spanning career, which is detailed in interviews and photographs. Most notably, clips of his most celebrated works and even some of his lesser-known productions are presented.