Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story (2015)

Harold and Lillian eloped to Hollywood in 1947, where they became the film industry's secret weapons. Nobody talked about them, but everybody wanted them. Theirs is the greatest story never told-until now.

Director:

Daniel Raim

Writer:

Daniel Raim

Stars:

Lillian Michelson, Harold Michelson, Bill Krohn

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lillian Michelson	...	Self
Harold Michelson	...	Self (archive footage)
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
Gene Allen	...	Self
Alfred Hitchcock	...	Self (archive footage)
Gabriel Hardman	...	Self
Marc Wanamaker	...	Self
Thomas A. Walsh	...	Self (as Tom Walsh)

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

hollywood | researcher | storyboard artist | couple | research library | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Did You Know?

Quotes

Lillian Michelson: [referring to Tom Waits] And he just liked to sit there and just talk about his life. He had this gravelly voice that just was fascinating. Everything that came out of him sounded as if it should be a police confession.

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Connections

Features Full Metal Jacket (1987)

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Soundtracks

Clair De Lune [Suite Bergamasque]
Performed by Alexis Weissenberg
Courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

an uplifting film and a must-see for cinephiles

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.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 May 2017 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,510, 30 April 2017

Gross USA:

$78,301

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$78,301

Company Credits

Production Co:

Adama Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)