Winchell (1998)
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Movie Info
This biographical drama from HBO recounts the rise and fall of Walter Winchell, a gossip columnist and reporter who changed the face of news reporting.
Cast
Stanley Tucci
as Walter Winchell
as Walter Winchell
Glenne Headly
as Dallas Wayne
as Dallas Wayne
Christopher Plummer
as Franklin D. Roosevelt
as Franklin D. Roosevelt
Paul Giamatti
as Herman Klurfeld
as Herman Klurfeld
Xander Berkeley
as Gavreau
as Gavreau
Kevin Tighe
as Hearst
as Hearst
Mary Portser
as Janet Winchell
as Janet Winchell
Frank Medrano
as Melvin Diamond
as Melvin Diamond
Vic Polizos
as Sam Hague
as Sam Hague
Jason Huber
as Ed Sullivan
as Ed Sullivan
Paula Cale
as Mrs. Klurfeld
as Mrs. Klurfeld
Megan Mullally
as June Winchell
as June Winchell
Victoria Gabrielle Platt
as Josephine Baker
as Josephine Baker
Paul Mazursky
as Winchell's Father
as Winchell's Father
David St. James
as Miami Reporter #4
as Miami Reporter #4
Critic Reviews for Winchell
All Critics (6) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (1)
It's a busy show, and Mr. Tucci carries it along at a vigorous pace.
December 1, 2017 | Full Review…
Not "Sweet Smell of Success," but not bad.
May 11, 2005 | Rating: 4/5
A biopic that's as lively and vivid as its subject.
July 2, 2003 | Rating: 4/5
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