The Eyes of Orson Welles
A poetic journey into the visual world of the legendary filmmaker and actor Orson Welles (1915-85) that reveals a new portrait of a unique genius, both of his life and of his monumental work: through his own eyes, drawn by his own hand, painted with his own brush.
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| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
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| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About The Eyes of Orson Welles
The Eyes of Orson Welles is a 2018 English-language documentary film directed by Mark Cousins. The cast is led by Jack Klaff, Mark Cousins, Beatrice Welles. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
The Eyes of Orson Welles was produced by BofA Productions, BBC, and FilmStruck and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on August 17, 2018.
- Director
- Mark Cousins
- Writers
- Mark Cousins
- Release date
- August 17, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- BofA Productions, BBC, FilmStruck
The Eyes of Orson Welles cast & crew
The Eyes of Orson Welles was directed by Mark Cousins and written by Mark Cousins.
The cast features Jack Klaff as Voice of Orson Welles (voice), Mark Cousins as Self - Filmmaker / Narrator (voice), Beatrice Welles as Self - Orson's 3rd Daughter, Orson Welles as Self - Filmmaker / Various Roles (archive footage), and Bernard Levin as Self - TV Host (archive footage).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Matt Regan, cinematography is by Mark Cousins, and it was produced by Mark Bell and Mary Bell.
Is The Eyes of Orson Welles worth watching?
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Eyes of Orson Welles is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Eyes of Orson Welles
Jack Klaff
Voice of Orson Welles (voice)
Mark Cousins
Self - Filmmaker / Narrator (voice)
Beatrice Welles
Self - Orson's 3rd Daughter
Orson Welles
Self - Filmmaker / Various Roles (archive footage)
Bernard Levin
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
The Eyes of Orson Welles — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Eyes of Orson Welles in United States?
The Eyes of Orson Welles is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The Eyes of Orson Welles on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Eyes of Orson Welles is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Eyes of Orson Welles in?
The Eyes of Orson Welles is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Eyes of Orson Welles?
The Eyes of Orson Welles runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
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