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Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero

Known for his personification of the Western Hero, it was Montana-born Gary Cooper's horse-riding skills that first brought him bit parts in movies. And he never lost his love of the great American outdoors. Though he rarely played a villain and was an adept comedian, Cooper is best remembered for his strong, silent heroes. With his lanky country boy looks and shy hesitancy he created a unique screen presence, though his real life was one of sophisticated elegance.

Top Cast

  • Gary Cooper

    Gary Cooper

    Self / Various Roles (archive footage)

  • Maria Cooper Janis

    Maria Cooper Janis

    Self - Daughter

  • Edward Dmytryk

    Edward Dmytryk

    Self

  • Jane Greer

    Jane Greer

    Self

  • Charlton Heston

    Charlton Heston

    Self

  • James Hill

    James Hill

    Self - Producer

  • Joan Leslie

    Joan Leslie

    Self

  • A.C. Lyles

    A.C. Lyles

    Self

  • Jeffrey Meyers

    Jeffrey Meyers

    Self - Biographer

Overview

Known for his personification of the Western Hero, it was Montana-born Gary Cooper's horse-riding skills that first brought him bit parts in movies. And he never lost his love of the great American outdoors. Though he rarely played a villain and was an adept comedian, Cooper is best remembered for his strong, silent heroes. With his lanky country boy looks and shy hesitancy he created a unique screen presence, though his real life was one of sophisticated elegance.

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