The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
1996, English. Directed by Susan W. Dryfoos.
The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of more than sixty years. He is still drawing in his nineties. His interesting domestic life, political, and cultural views are highlights. In addition, he talks about himself a bit - seriously and lightly.(At one point he he claims that his only form of exercise has been to live in his Manhattan townhouse: stairs). He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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- Released
- 27 September 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Susan W. Dryfoos
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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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If you liked The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story, try Come See Me in the Good Light, I Am Heath Ledger, Drew: The Man Behind the Poster.
Who directed The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story?
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996) was directed by Susan W. Dryfoos and stars Al Hirschfeld, Lauren Bacall, Carol Channing.