THE MAN YOU LOVED TO HATE

Erich Von Stroheim is one of the eccentric masters of American film and his career as director and actor is examined in this film. Von Stroheim was a flamboyant showman and in his life and work, he endured some triumphs but a great deal of sadness and defeat. The film looks at all these elements, including the battle he had with Louis B Mayer over his greatest work Greed.

"Excerpts from 30 films directed by and/or starring Von Stroheim are well selected for key scenes to illustrate his range. These film clips, and the interviews, are bridged by a narration that is intelligent, wordly, ironic and leaving one wanting more." — Variety