Gary Cooper: American Life, American Legend 35 years old

Hosted by Clint Eastwood, Hollywood Remembers: Gary Cooper -- American Life, American Legend is a biographical portrait of the life and times of movie star Gary Cooper. The 47-minute tribute chronicles the actor's life from his early days as an "extra" in silent pictures to his acceptance of the 1960 Academy Award for lifetime achievement in film. Cooper's real-life role as a cowboy and his talent as a cartoonist are discussed, as are many of the Westerns, adventures, comedies, and war films in which he starred.

Credits

Gary Cooper: American Life, American Legend Cast

Name Character
Clint Eastwood He was 59, now 94 years old as Host
Ernest Hemingway He was 90, 61 years old when he died as Himself (archive footage)
Gary Cooper He was 88, 60 years old when he died as Himself (archive footage)

Gary Cooper: American Life, American Legend Crew

Name Department
Richard Schickel as Director. He was 56 (84) years old when He died Directing
Gary Cooper: American Life, American Legend (35 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, November 05, 1989
  • Runtime: 47 minutes