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W. C. Fields and Me is a 1976 American biographical film directed by Arthur Hiller and starring Rod Steiger and Valerie Perrine. The screenplay by Bob Merrill is based on a memoir by Carlotta Monti , mistress of actor W. C. Fields during the last 14 years of his life.
W.C. Fields and Me: Directed by Arthur Hiller. With Rod Steiger, Valerie Perrine, John Marley, Jack Cassidy. One of comedies true originals - the master of wit and good, mean fun, the curmudgeonly, and very original, the legendary W.C. Fields' is wonderfully portrayed by Rod Steiger in this off-beat biopic.
- (510)
- Biography, Drama
- Arthur Hiller
- 1976-09
It appeared in several period Los Angeles-area films, but "W.C. Fields and Me" shows it off to best advantage. In a happy twist of fate, in 2001 it was refitted with its historic steel wheels and electric traction motors and controls to operate on a new rail line serving San Pedro, California.
- Arthur Hiller
- Rod Steiger
May 10, 2012 · This heartbreaking, revealing film is based on the book detailing Carlotta Monti's stormy relationship with the irascible comedic genius W.C. Fields.
- 2 min
- 12.8K
- Universal Pictures All-Access
In 1920s New York City, W.C. Fields (Rod Steiger) is a successful headlining entertainer, but when his girlfriend (Bernadette Peters) leaves him and his broker loses his money, Fields begins...
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- Arthur Hiller
- PG
- Rod Steiger
W.C. Fields is an American original, the curmudgeonly master of wit and good, mean fun. 96 IMDb 6.1 1 h 52 min 1976. X-Ray PG. Documentary · Drama · Gentle · Playful. Available to rent or buy.
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