Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero (1998)

7.0/10 50 min Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Gary Cooper

Self / Various Roles (archive footage)

Maria Cooper Janis

Self - Daughter

Edward Dmytryk

Self

Jane Greer

Self

Charlton Heston

Self

Joan Leslie

Self

A.C. Lyles

Self

Patricia Neal

Self

Peter Mark Richman

Self

George C. Scott

Self

Jean Arthur

Self (archive footage)

Helen Hayes

Self (archive footage)

Sandra Shaw

Self (archive footage)

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