A War in Hollywood
"A war behind the screen"
Originally released in 2009. A War in Hollywood is a documentary/history film. directed by Oriol Porta.
Starring Lluís Soler, Moe Fishman, and Susan Sarandon
Synopsis
The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) caused a great impression on the lives of most of the American artists of that era, so many movies were made in Hollywood about it. The final defeat of the Spanish Republic left an open wound in the hearts of those who sympathized with its cause. The eventful life of screenwriter Alvah Bessie (1904-1985), one of the Hollywood Ten, serves to analyze this sadness, the tragedy of Spain and its consequences.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lluís Soler
as Alvah Bessie (voice)
Moe Fishman
as Self - Abraham Lincoln Brigade Member
Susan Sarandon
as Self - Actress
Román Gubern
as Self - Film Historian / Screenwriter
Dan Bessie
as Self - Alvah Bessie's Son
Walter Bernstein
as Self - Screenwriter
Arthur Laurents
as Self - Screenwriter
Patrick McGilligan
as Self - Writer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- TV3
- Área de Televisión
- TVE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A War in Hollywood about?
The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) caused a great impression on the lives of most of the American artists of that era, so many movies were made in Hollywood about it. The final defeat of the Spanish...
Who directed A War in Hollywood?
A War in Hollywood was directed by Oriol Porta.
How long is A War in Hollywood?
A War in Hollywood has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was A War in Hollywood released?
A War in Hollywood was released on October 16, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A War in Hollywood?
The main cast of A War in Hollywood includes Lluís Soler, Moe Fishman, Susan Sarandon, Román Gubern, Dan Bessie.