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Pharos of Chaos is a 1983 documentary directed by Manfred Blank and Wolf-Eckart Bühler, starring Sterling Hayden, Hanns Zischler and Burkhard Driest. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes.

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Pharos of Chaos (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pharos of Chaos About?

The premise of Pharos of Chaos without spoilers.

A superb, moving and thrilling interview with American actor Sterling Hayden (1916‑86) recorded in Besançon, France, aboard a dilapidated barge when he was 65. In his own unflinching words, the film offers an unparalleled portrait of the legendary Hollywood star—icon of film noir and westerns—who also served as a marine, OSS operative, anti‑communist informer, writer and wandering sailor, the hero of his own life.

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Cast & crew

Pharos of Chaos Cast

Sterling Hayden leads the cast, with Hanns Zischler and Burkhard Driest. Directed by Manfred Blank and Wolf-Eckart Bühler; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Manfred Blank and Wolf-Eckart Bühler

More films directed by Manfred Blank and Wolf-Eckart Bühler: The Shipwrecker, How Merrily I Shall Laugh: Danièle Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub on Their Film Class Relations and Pharos of Chaos.

Details

Pharos of Chaos Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Pharos of Chaos: A Profile of Sterling Hayden” and “Lighthouse of Chaos”.

Also known as
  • Pharos of Chaos: A Profile of Sterling Hayden
  • Lighthouse of Chaos
  • Faro del caos

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Pharos of Chaos FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pharos of Chaos, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pharos of Chaos?

Pharos of Chaos runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was Pharos of Chaos released?

Pharos of Chaos was released on February 22, 1983.

Who directed Pharos of Chaos?

Pharos of Chaos was directed by Manfred Blank and Wolf-Eckart Bühler.

More films by Manfred Blank

Who is in the cast of Pharos of Chaos?

Pharos of Chaos stars Sterling Hayden, Hanns Zischler and Burkhard Driest, among 5 credited actors.

Does Pharos of Chaos have a post-credit scene?

No. Pharos of Chaos has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pharos of Chaos in?

The original language of Pharos of Chaos is German.

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