Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero

Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero

50 mins | Documentary | March 17, 1998

Known for his personification of the Western Hero, it was Montana-born Cooper's horse-riding skills that first brought him bit parts in movies. And he never lost his love of the great American outdoors. Though he rarely played a villain and was an adept comedian, Cooper is best remembered for his strong, silent heroes. With his lanky countryboy looks and shy hesitancy he created a unique screen presence, though his real life was one of sophisticated elegance. Over 100 movies brought him three Academy Award Nominations and two Academy Awards. Cooper's most memorable films include A Farewell to Arms, Mr. Deeds Goes To Town, Meet John Doe, The Pride of the Yankees and High Noon. Daughter Maria Cooper Janis and actors George C. Scott, Charlton Heston, Patricia Neal and Joan Leslie are among those appearing in this profile of one of Hollywood's greatest stars.

Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero

50 mins | Documentary | March 17, 1998

Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero
Known for his personification of the Western Hero, it was Montana-born Cooper's horse-riding skills that first brought him bit parts in movies. And he never lost his love of the great American outdoors. Though he rarely played a villain and was an adept comedian, Cooper is best remembered for his strong, silent heroes. With his lanky countryboy looks and shy hesitancy he created a unique screen presence, though his real life was one of sophisticated elegance. Over 100 movies brought him three Academy Award Nominations and two Academy Awards. Cooper's most memorable films include A Farewell to Arms, Mr. Deeds Goes To Town, Meet John Doe, The Pride of the Yankees and High Noon. Daughter Maria Cooper Janis and actors George C. Scott, Charlton Heston, Patricia Neal and Joan Leslie are among those appearing in this profile of one of Hollywood's greatest stars.
Producers Wombat Productions
Original title Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero
Directors Suzette Winter, Gene Feldman
Writers Suzette Winter, Gene Feldman

Cast

Gary Cooper

as Self / Various roles (archive footage)

Maria Cooper Janis

as Self - Daughter

Edward Dmytryk

as Self

Jane Greer

as Self

Charlton Heston

as Self

James Hill

as Self - Producer

Joan Leslie

as Self

A.C. Lyles

as Self

Jeffrey Meyers

as Self - Biographer

Patricia Neal

as Self

George C. Scott

as Self

Walter Seltzer

as Self