Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Lillian Michelson | ... | Self | |
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Harold Michelson | ... | Self (archive footage) |
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Bill Krohn | ... | Self |
Stuart Cornfeld | ... | Self | |
Mel Brooks | ... | Self | |
Danny DeVito | ... | Self | |
Jim Bissell | ... | Self (as James D. Bissell) | |
Norman Newberry | ... | Self (as Norm Newberry) | |
Rick Carter | ... | Self | |
Francis Ford Coppola | ... | Self | |
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Gene Allen | ... | Self |
Alfred Hitchcock | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
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Gabriel Hardman | ... | Self |
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Marc Wanamaker | ... | Self |
Thomas A. Walsh | ... | Self (as Tom Walsh) |
Movie fans know the work of Harold and Lillian Michelson, even if they don't recognize the names. Working largely uncredited in the Hollywood system, storyboard artist Harold and film researcher Lillian left an indelible mark on classics by Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Mel Brooks, Stanley Kubrick, Roman Polanski and many more. Through an engaging mix of love letters, film clips and candid conversations with Harold and Lillian, Danny DeVito, Mel Brooks, Francis Ford Coppola and others, this deeply engaging documentary from Academy Award®-nominated director Daniel Raim offers both a moving portrait of a marriage and a celebration of the unknown talents that help shape the films we love.
It is a very charming film. A kind of film which makes you leave the theater with a smile on your face. The film also makes you aware of a couple who worked behind the scene in the film industry for many years, loving their work and loving each other. I'm so happy to learn about them and would like everyone who care about cinema to know about them, too.
I tend to recommend films with interesting story line, films that give you emotional impact, or films that I can tell why it's worth your time. On the other hand, I leave all other films I simply love in my personal favorite list. 'Harold and Lillian' can very easily find its place in my personal favorite list, but I added to my recommendation list instead because it tells the story that needs to be told.
The tone of film largely owes lovely & positive personality of Lillian. She is such a beautiful person.