Winchell

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Winchell

R

Released Nov 21, 1998

1h 50m

Biography

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This docudrama chronicles the life of gossip columnist Walter Winchell (Stanley Tucci). Rising to fame in the mid-1930s, Winchell helps usher in the age of tabloid journalism with his talent for digging up dirt about the rich and powerful. By the 1950s, Winchell has secured his place as America's leader in controversy -- even if his prose comes courtesy of ghostwriter Herman Klurfeld (Paul Giamatti). But the tables turn when Winchell finds himself at the center of a high-profile scandal.

Walter Goodman

New York Times

It's a busy show, and Mr. Tucci carries it along at a vigorous pace.

Dec 2, 2017

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Aug 2, 2005

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Tony Medley

tonymedley.com

Not "Sweet Smell of Success," but not bad.

Rated: 4/5

May 11, 2005

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Feb 7, 2005

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Dan Lybarger

Nitrate Online

A biopic that's as lively and vivid as its subject.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 2, 2003

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Tony Toscano

Talking Pictures (U.S.)

Rated: 2/5

Dec 1, 2002

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I knew nothing about Winchell before seeing this movie. I found the movie interesting and the performances well done. I recommend this movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Paul Mazursky

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Walter Winchell

Glenne Headly

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Synopsis

This docudrama chronicles the life of gossip columnist Walter Winchell (Stanley Tucci). Rising to fame in the mid-1930s, Winchell helps usher in the age of tabloid journalism with his talent for digging up dirt about the rich and powerful. By the 1950s, Winchell has secured his place as America's leader in controversy -- even if his prose comes courtesy of ghostwriter Herman Klurfeld (Paul Giamatti). But the tables turn when Winchell finds himself at the center of a high-profile scandal.

Director: Paul Mazursky
Producer: Stan Wlodkowski
Screenwriter: Scott Abbott, Herman Klurfeld
Distributor: Mediacs AG, Main Pictures, Home Box Office (HBO) [us], Warner Home Vídeo
Production Co: Fried Films
Rating: R, TV-MA
Genre: Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 1998, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Sep 12, 2006
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Stereo