Portrait of a 60% Perfect Man (1980)

Synopsis of Portrait of a 60% Perfect Man

Billy Wilder's acerbic wit and indomitable talent shine through in this documentary by Annie Tresgot. Michel Ciment, the French critic, interviews Wilder about his life and movie-making, and Tresgot also brings in discussions with Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. Few directors have been as consistently successful as Wilder who made movies as varied as Ninotchka in 1939, Witness for the Prosecution in 1957, and Casino Royale in 1963. At the time of this interview the director was 74 years old, and emphasizes the fact that his life is not just about movies. Born in Austria, he came to the U.S. to escape Nazi persecution and eventually, to find his own expression in the growing film industry. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Director(s):

Annie Tresgot

• 1996 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Production Design

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