Ron Galella is a viper, a parasite, a stalker, a vermin. He is also, I have decided, a national treasure.
- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUNTIMES
Fascinating!
- Nany DeWolf Smith, THE WALLSTREET JOURNAL
5/5 Stars
- Amber Wilkinson, EYE FOR FILM
Critic's Pick Ridiculously entertaining.
- Bilge Ebiri, NEW YORK MAGAZINE
Ron Galella is a viper, a parasite, a stalker, a vermin. He is also, I have decided, a national treasure.
- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Fascinating!
- Nany DeWolf Smith, THE WALLSTREET JOURNAL
5/5 Stars
- Amber Wilkinson, EYE FOR FILM
Synopsis
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis sued him, Marlon Brando broke his jaw and Steve McQueen shot him a look that would have killed (if looks could kill). Academy Award® winning director Leon Gast (When We Were Kings) tells the incredible story of notorious, reviled paparazzo Ron Galella, whose controversial tactics have led to some of the most iconic celebrity photographs ever, and opened a Pandora's Box of issues including right to privacy, freedom of the press and the ever-growing vortex of celebrity worship.
Theatrical Release Date
Original Languages: English
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 87 min.
Year: 2010