The Universal Story (1996)
The Universal Story (1996), directed by David Heeley, starring Richard Dreyfuss and Kirk Douglas.
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Synopsis
Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr. with such classics as "All Quiet on The Western Front," "Showboat," and the studio's signature monster franchises, "Frankenstein" and "Dracula."
- David HeeleyDirector, Producer, Writer
- Scott P. DonigerEditing
- Joan KramerProducer, Writer
Trivia
- It premiered on April 21, 1996, a Sunday.
- It runs 2h00 — a typical feature length.
- This film's quiz has 7 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosTop Hat Productions, Universal Television, Universal Pictures
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss
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Kirk Douglas
Self (archive footage) -
Michael J. Fox
Self (archive footage) -
Tom Hanks
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Alfred Hitchcock
Self (archive footage) -
Boris Karloff
Self (archive footage) -
Spike Lee
Self (archive footage) -
Steven Spielberg
Self (archive footage)
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Crew
- David Heeley Director
- Scott P. Doniger Editing
- David Heeley Producer
- Joan Kramer Producer
- David Heeley Writer
- Joan Kramer Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Universal Story about?
The Universal Story: Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney …
Who directed The Universal Story?
The Universal Story was directed by David Heeley in 1996.
Who stars in The Universal Story?
The cast of The Universal Story includes Richard Dreyfuss, Kirk Douglas, Michael J. Fox, Tom Hanks and Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is The Universal Story?
The Universal Story runs for 120 minutes, or 2h00.
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