The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld StoryMovie
The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of more than sixty years. He is still drawing in his nineties. His interesting domestic life, political, and cultural views are highlights. In addition, he talks about himself a bit - seriously and lightly.(At one point he he claims that his only form of exercise has been to live in his Manhattan townhouse: stairs). He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates.
About The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story is a 1996 documentary movie directed by Susan W. Dryfoos.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 26m, production credits from United States of America, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Al Hirschfeld, Lauren Bacall, Carol Channing, Julie Andrews. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
