Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero (1998)

Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero

1998

Documentary

Synopsis

Known for his personification of the Western Hero, it was Montana-born Gary Cooper's horse-riding skills that first brought him bit parts in movies. And he never lost his love of the great American outdoors. Though he rarely played a villain and was an adept comedian, Cooper is best remembered for his strong, silent heroes. With his lanky country boy looks and shy hesitancy he created a unique screen presence, though his real life was one of sophisticated elegance.

Credits

Director

Gene Feldman

Suzette Winter

Cast

A.C. Lyles as Self

Charlton Heston as Self

Edward Dmytryk as Self

Gary Cooper as Self / Various Roles (archive footage)

James Hill as Self - Producer

Jane Greer as Self

Jeffrey Meyers as Self - Biographer