The Eyes of Orson Welles

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Overview

A poetic journey into the visual world of the legendary filmmaker and actor Orson Welles (1915-85) that reveals a new portrait of a unique genius, both of his life and of his monumental work: through his own eyes, drawn by his own hand, painted with his own brush.

Cast

Jack Klaff

Voice of Orson Welles (voice)

Mark Cousins

Self - Filmmaker / Narrator (voice)

Beatrice Welles

Self - Orson's 3rd Daughter

Orson Welles

Self - Filmmaker / Various Roles (archive footage)

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Bernard Levin

Self - TV Host (archive footage)

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