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Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey (1990): Cast

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Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey is a 1990 documentary directed by Eugene Corr and Robert Hillmann, starring Waldo Salt, Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford. It runs 57 minutes.

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Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
57 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey About?

The premise of Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey without spoilers.

The film chronicles the career of American screenwriter Waldo Salt, a two‑time Academy Award winner who was blacklisted in the 1950s. Through interviews with collaborators and friends—including Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jon Voight, and John Schlesinger—and archival clips, chiefly from Midnight Cowboy, it traces his contributions and lasting influence on cinema.

Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey Themes & Keywords

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  • writer
  • screenwriter
  • hollywood
  • film history
  • blacklisting
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey Cast & Characters

Waldo Salt leads the cast, with Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford. Directed by Eugene Corr and Robert Hillmann; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

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One more film directed by Eugene Corr and Robert Hillmann: Desert Bloom.

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Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey?

Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey runs 57 minutes.

When was Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey released?

Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey was released on January 19, 1990.

Who directed Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey?

Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey was directed by Eugene Corr and Robert Hillmann.

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Who is in the cast of Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey?

Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey stars Waldo Salt, Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford, among 13 credited actors.

Does Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey have a post-credit scene?

No. Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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