The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

86 mins | Documentary | Sept. 27, 1996

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.

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

86 mins | Documentary | Sept. 27, 1996

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
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.
IMDb rating 7.3
Producers Castle Hill Productions, The New York Times, New York Times Productions
Original title The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
Directors Susan W. Dryfoos
Writers Susan W. Dryfoos

Cast

Al Hirschfeld

as Self

Lauren Bacall

as Self

Carol Channing

as Self

Julie Andrews

as Self

Joan Collins

as Self

Cy Coleman

as Self

Betty Comden

as Self

Frank Gifford

as Self

Roger Moore

as Self

Chita Rivera

as Self

Barbara Walters

as Self

Dolly Haas

as Self

Katharine Hepburn

as Self (voice) (uncredited)