Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero

Synopsis

Known for his personification of the Western Hero, it was Montana-born 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 countryboy looks and shy hesitancy he created a unique screen presence, though his real life was one of sophisticated elegance. Over 100 movies brought him three Academy Award Nominations and two Academy Awards. Cooper's most memorable films include A Farewell to Arms, Mr. Deeds Goes To Town, Meet John Doe, The Pride of the Yankees and High Noon. Daughter Maria Cooper Janis and actors George C. Scott, Charlton Heston, Patricia Neal and Joan Leslie are among those appearing in this profile of one of Hollywood's greatest stars.

Main Cast

Gary Cooper

Self / Various roles (archive footage)

Age : 60 | Popularity : 20%

Maria Cooper Janis

Self - Daughter

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Edward Dmytryk

Self

Age : 90 | Popularity : 3%

Jane Greer

Self

Age : 76 | Popularity : 4%

Charlton Heston

Self

Age : 84 | Popularity : 48%

James Hill

Self - Producer

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Joan Leslie

Self

Age : 90 | Popularity : 7%

A.C. Lyles

Self

Age : 95 | Popularity : 4%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Gene Feldman Suzette Winter
Writing	Writer	Gene Feldman Suzette Winter
Department	Role	Name

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