Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero

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.

Directed by Suzette Winter, Gene Feldman

Top cast

Gary Cooper

Self / Various Roles (archive footage)

Maria Cooper Janis

Self - Daughter

Edward Dmytryk

Self

Jane Greer

Self

Charlton Heston

Self

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James Hill

Self - Producer

Joan Leslie

Self

A.C. Lyles

Self

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Jeffrey Meyers

Self - Biographer

Patricia Neal

Self

Peter Mark Richman

Self

George C. Scott

Self

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Walter Seltzer

Self

Jean Arthur

Self (archive footage)

Helen Hayes

Self (archive footage)

Sandra Shaw

Self (archive footage)

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