Celebrity: Dominick Dunne — A Journalist in the Age of Celebrity (2008)
Set against the contrasting backdrops of Manhattan and Los Angeles, this film examines the life of one of the world’s greatest celebrities of print journalism - Dominick Dunne. Drawing on the memories of big names in Dunne’s field, including Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, Tina Brown, Joan Didion and octogenarian New York Post gossip columnist Liz Smith as well as legendary Hollywood producer Robert Evans (The Godfather, Chinatown), the film uncovers what lies beneath a life. The film examines Dunne’s life from childhood, and his early days of being “an outsider on the inside”: a theme that has informed his whole life. From his World War II service that made Dunne return an unlikely hero – awarded the Bronze Star for bravery – to his rise and ultimate fall in Hollywood and then total reincarnation as a writer in his fifties, this film explores the nature of reinvention, belief in oneself, and the all-pervasive cult of celebrity.
Cast
- Dominick Dunne - Self
- Graydon Carter - Self
- Joan Didion - Self
- Griffin Dunne - Self
- Robert Evans - Self
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Celebrity: Dominick Dunne — A Journalist in the Age of Celebrity about?
- Set against the contrasting backdrops of Manhattan and Los Angeles, this film examines the life of one of the world’s greatest celebrities of print journalism - Dominick Dunne. Drawing on the memories of big names in Dunne’s field, including Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, Tina Brown, Joan Didion and octogenarian New York Post gossip columnist Liz Smith as well as legendary Hollywood producer Robert Evans (The Godfather, Chinatown), the film uncovers what lies beneath a life. The film examines Dunne’s life from childhood, and his early days of being “an outsider on the inside”: a theme that has informed his whole life. From his World War II service that made Dunne return an unlikely hero – awarded the Bronze Star for bravery – to his rise and ultimate fall in Hollywood and then total reincarnation as a writer in his fifties, this film explores the nature of reinvention, belief in oneself, and the all-pervasive cult of celebrity.
- Who directed Celebrity: Dominick Dunne — A Journalist in the Age of Celebrity?
- Celebrity: Dominick Dunne — A Journalist in the Age of Celebrity was directed by Daryl Dellora.
- Who stars in Celebrity: Dominick Dunne — A Journalist in the Age of Celebrity?
- Celebrity: Dominick Dunne — A Journalist in the Age of Celebrity stars Dominick Dunne, Graydon Carter, Joan Didion, Griffin Dunne, Robert Evans.
- How long is Celebrity: Dominick Dunne — A Journalist in the Age of Celebrity?
- Celebrity: Dominick Dunne — A Journalist in the Age of Celebrity has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Celebrity: Dominick Dunne — A Journalist in the Age of Celebrity?
- Celebrity: Dominick Dunne — A Journalist in the Age of Celebrity is a Documentary film.