
William Wyler, Willie Forty Takes
Original title: William Wyler, un Alsacien à Hollywood
Documentary
⭐ 7.8 / 10(84)
Known on TCM as "40 Takes Willy," a documentary about Director William Wyler, from his origins in Alsace-Lorraine, thru his career in Hollywood and service in WWII. Told thru film footage and recollections of family & film historians.
- Runtime
- 53m
- Released
- 2024
- Country
- France
Details
Release year: 2024
Storyline
Known on TCM as "40 Takes Willy," a documentary about Director William Wyler, from his origins in Alsace-Lorraine, thru his career in Hollywood and service in WWII. Told thru film footage and recollections of family & film historians.
Top credits
Directors
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Cast
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Jeanine Basinger — Self- Steve Bingen — Self
Fraser C. Heston — Self
Daniel Kremer — Self
User reviews
⭐ 7/10
Thank You, William Wyler
👍 2 · 9/20/2025
⭐ /10
Vive William Wyler !
👍 0 · 8/14/2024
⭐ 10/10
An illustrious, mini documentary of the most Oscar-nominated director of all time.
👍 2 · 12/7/2025
Technical specs
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD
- Color
- Color, Black and White














