Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey is a documentary film directed by Eugene Corr, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary is about the life and work of American screenwriter Waldo Salt who won two Academy Awards and was put on the Hollywood blacklist in the 1950s. The story is told through interviews with collaborators and friends such as Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jon Voight, John Schlesinger and with clips from Salt's films, chiefly Midnight Cowboy.
Who’s in it. Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey stars Peter Coyote as Narrator (voice), Waldo Salt as Self (archive footage), Mary Davenport as Self and Jennifer Salt as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey (1990)?
- In GB, Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey worth watching?
- Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey?
- Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey stars Peter Coyote, Waldo Salt, Mary Davenport, Jennifer Salt and Jerome Hellman.
- When was Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey released?
- Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.