Billy, How Did You Do It?

Billy, How Did You Do It?

1992 · 1 season · 6 eps · Documentary

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Director Billy Wilder is interviewed by German critic Hellmut Karasek and director Volker Schlöndorff about his movies.

Directed by Volker Schlöndorff

Network: WDR Fernsehen

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