The Legend of Lylah Clare
1968, English. Directed by Robert Aldrich.
Overnight, she became a star...Over many nights, she became a legend.
A dictatorial film director hires an unknown actress to play the lead role in a planned movie biography of a late, great Hollywood star.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Robert AldrichDirector
- Kim NovakLylah Clare / Elsa Brinkmann / Elsa Campbell
- Peter FinchLewis Zarken / Louie Flack
- Ernest BorgnineBarney Sheean
- Milton SelzerBart Langner
- Rossella FalkRossella
- Gabriele TintiPaolo
- Valentina CorteseCountess Bozo Bedoni
- Jean CarrollBecky Langner
- Michael MurphyMark Peter Sheean
- Coral BrowneMolly Luther
- Lee MeriwetherYoung Girl
- Robert EllensteinMike
Details
- Released
- 21 August 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hugo Butler, Jean Rouverol
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The Legend of Lylah Clare: quick answers
Is The Legend of Lylah Clare worth watching?
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How long is The Legend of Lylah Clare?
The Legend of Lylah Clare runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does The Legend of Lylah Clare have a post-credits scene?
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The Legend of Lylah Clare parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Legend of Lylah Clare is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Legend of Lylah Clare on?
The Legend of Lylah Clare isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Legend of Lylah Clare?
If you liked The Legend of Lylah Clare, try Suburbicon, Dead Man's Folly, Farewell, My Lovely.
Who directed The Legend of Lylah Clare?
The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968) was directed by Robert Aldrich and stars Kim Novak, Peter Finch, Ernest Borgnine.