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Winchell (1998)
Director: Paul Mazursky
Cast: Stanley Tucci, Glenne Headly, Paul Giamatti, Christopher Plummer
Runtime105 min
RatingR
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The true story of the influential and controversial columnist Walter Winchell, who ruled the newspaper and radio waves with his groundbreaking brand of gossip and news for more than thirty years.
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Winchell (1998), directed by Paul Mazursky, offers a captivating exploration of the life and influence of the iconic Walter Winchell, the pioneering gossip columnist and news broadcaster. Anchored by a standout performance from Stanley Tucci, the film provides a nuanced and in-depth look at the power dynamics of 20th-century media, making it a must-see for fans of historical dramas and character studies.
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Winchell is a 1998 American biographical drama television film about the life of Walter Winchell, directed by Paul Mazursky and written by Scott Abbott. The film is based on the 1976 book Winchell, His Life and Times by Herman Klurfeld. It stars Stanley Tucci as Walter Winchell, with Glenne Headly, Paul Giamatti, Xander Berkeley, Kevin Tighe, and Christopher Plummer in supporting roles.
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