Documentary

Killing Me Softly with His Songs (2022): Cast

Name: Killing Me Softly with His Songs
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-11-10
Duration: 1 h 43 min
Cast: Henry Winkler, Jason Alexander, Common, Rita Wilson, Paul Williams

Killing Me Softly with His Songs (2022) movie poster

Killing Me Softly with His Songs is a 2022 documentary directed by Danny Gold, starring Henry Winkler, Jason Alexander and Common. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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Released: November 10, 2022
Runtime: 1h 43m (103 min)
Director: Danny Gold
Genre: Documentary
Original language: English
Studio: Gold Entertainment Media Group
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The story

What Is Killing Me Softly with His Songs About?

The premise of Killing Me Softly with His Songs without spoilers.

The film chronicles composer Charles Fox’s career, tracing his rise from early songwriting to the creation of enduring pop hits like “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” “I Got a Name,” and “Ready to Take a Chance Again.” It also highlights his iconic TV themes for Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, The Love Boat and Wonder Woman, using archival footage and interviews to illustrate his lasting impact on popular music.

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Cast & crew

Killing Me Softly with His Songs Cast

Henry Winkler leads the cast, with Jason Alexander and Common. Directed by Danny Gold; 11 actors are credited in all.

Director Danny Gold

Henry Winkler as themselves
Jason Alexander as themselves
Common as themselves
Rita Wilson as themselves

Also Starring in Killing Me Softly with His Songs

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Paul Williams Themselves
Roberta Flack Themselves
Alexandre Desplat Themselves
Diane Warren Themselves
Alain Boublil Themselves
A.J. Croce Themselves
Barenaked Ladies Themselves

From the director

More from Danny Gold

More films directed by Danny Gold: Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames, The Super Bob Einstein Movie, The Bronx, USA and If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast.

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