Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero

Name: Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero
Director: Suzette Winter
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1998-03-17
Duration: 50 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Gary Cooper, Maria Cooper Janis, Edward Dmytryk, Jane Greer, Charlton Heston

Directed by Suzette Winter

Documentary

19980h 50m7.0

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.