Movie: Swan Song: The Story of Billy Wilder's Fedora

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Marthe Keller
Marthe Keller

Herself

Michael York
Michael York

Himself

Mario Adorf
Mario Adorf

Himself

Gerry Fisher
Gerry Fisher

Himself

Harold Nebenzal
Harold Nebenzal

Himself

Paul Diamond
Paul Diamond

Himself

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    In retracing the making of FEDORA, Robert Fischer’s documentary SWAN SONG: THE STORY OF BILLY WILDERʼS FEDORA adds yet another layer of comment and reflection on the film’s very own subject matter: 35 years after playing the romantic leads in FEDORA, Marthe Keller and Michael York look back at working with Billy Wilder – and their careers. Additional testimonies come from acclaimed cinematographer Gerry Fisher, producer Harold Nebenzal, Paul Diamond (son of Wilder’s writing partner I.A.L. Diamond), and German actor Mario Adorf.

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    2014-07-05

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