Filming 'The Trial' (1981)
Movie 1h 22m ★ 7.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Released in 1981, Filming 'The Trial' is a documentary movie. It is directed by Orson Welles. The cast includes Orson Welles, Scott Alexander and Joseph McBride. The running time is 1h 22m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.
65Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
An unfinished 1981 essay-documentary project by Orson Welles, based on a filmed Q&A session at USC following a screening of The Trial, intended as a reflective companion piece to the film but never edited or completed during his lifetime.
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Cast & crew
- Orson WellesDirector
- Orson Wellesas Self
- Scott Alexanderas Self
- Joseph McBrideas Self
- Todd McCarthyas Self
- Myron Meiselas Self
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Questions about Filming 'The Trial'
- What genre is Filming 'The Trial'?
- Filming 'The Trial' is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in Filming 'The Trial'?
- Orson Welles, Scott Alexander, Joseph McBride, Todd McCarthy, Myron Meisel appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Filming 'The Trial'?
- Orson Welles directed Filming 'The Trial'.
- How long is Filming 'The Trial'?
- Filming 'The Trial' runs for 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- Is Filming 'The Trial' worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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