The true story of the influential and controversial columnist, Walter Winchell.The true story of the influential and controversial columnist, Walter Winchell.The true story of the influential and controversial columnist, Walter Winchell.
- Won 3 Primetime Emmys
- 7 wins & 15 nominations total
John F. O'Donohue
- Harry the Doorman
- (as John O'Donohue)
Jonathan Aaron
- Rabbi
- (as Rabbi Jonathan Aaron)
Sean Michael Allen
- Mirror Reporter
- (as Sean Barnes)
Marissa Leigh
- Schwing Sister #3
- (as Marissa Leigh Baumgartner)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe character of Dallas Wayne is a fictionalized version of real-life Winchell confidante and speakeasy owner Texas Guinan.
- GoofsWhen Winchell does a Las Vegas nightclub act in 1958, a sign can be seen advertising a show starring Seigfried and Roy - who didn't become headliners until years after Winchell's death.
- Quotes
Franklin D. Roosevelt: I've got a scoop for you, Walter. Senator Taft is a horse's aft.
- Crazy creditsRichard Kent Green was Stanley Tucci's stand-in for both the Central Park scenes in New York and the photo shoot for the poster.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1999)
- SoundtracksSchool Days
Written by Gus Edwards and Will D. Cobb (as Will Cobb)
Performed by The Moylan Sisters (as The Moylin Sisters)
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Featured review
Better Than Average Biopic
Stanley Tucci leads a super ensemble cast, in this HBO movie biography of Walter Winchell. His knack for sensationalism, gossip mongering and trademark rapid fire bark zoomed him to a pinnacle of media influence. His heavy handed approach brought the news to many, and the ire of many, as well. His tirade over the differences over FDR, as opposed to Harry Truman, really nailed home the notion of Winchell's megalomania. His ghost writers (who did an inordinate amount of the work he claimed) argued the resulting event was the same. Winchell rattled on about the difference in "finesse."
Mr. Tucci makes his subject a sympathetic, zealous and outrageous character. An excellent perormance. The supporting cast is above par, with Glenne Heady, Christopher Plummer and Kevin Tighe as W.R. Hearst (who could use a biopic of his own...oh, that's right...a movie HAS been made about him! *wink, wink*). The stand out is truly Paul Giamatti, as the talented and much-abused Herman Klurfeld, whose book was the basis for this movie.
The only detractions is that some other characters are not well developed, and seem to suffice as only background setting. The business relationship between Winchell and FBI Chief Hoover would've been interesting to delve into. Also, Winchell's family life and the tragedy of his son, would've been interesting to explore. Of course, with that said, this movie is still very interesting, and well worth your time.
Mr. Tucci makes his subject a sympathetic, zealous and outrageous character. An excellent perormance. The supporting cast is above par, with Glenne Heady, Christopher Plummer and Kevin Tighe as W.R. Hearst (who could use a biopic of his own...oh, that's right...a movie HAS been made about him! *wink, wink*). The stand out is truly Paul Giamatti, as the talented and much-abused Herman Klurfeld, whose book was the basis for this movie.
The only detractions is that some other characters are not well developed, and seem to suffice as only background setting. The business relationship between Winchell and FBI Chief Hoover would've been interesting to delve into. Also, Winchell's family life and the tragedy of his son, would've been interesting to explore. Of course, with that said, this movie is still very interesting, and well worth your time.
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- Oct 7, 2000
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