Movie

My Best Fiend

★ 7.3(216)19991h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Werner Herzog
Release date: 1999-05-17
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: German
Box office: $95,612
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Café Productions

My Best Fiend — trailer

About My Best Fiend

My Best Fiend is a 1999 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Werner Herzog, starring Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski and Claudia Cardinale. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 216 viewers. Below you can see where to watch My Best Fiend in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A film that describes the love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.

Cast

Werner Herzog

Self

Klaus Kinski

Self (archive footage)

Claudia Cardinale

Self

Eva Mattes

Self

Baron van der Recke

Self

José Koechlin von Stein

Self

Bill Pence

Self

Baronin van der Recke

Self

Beat Presser

Self (archive footage)

Guillermo Ríos

Self (archive footage)

Andrés Vicente

Self (archive footage)

Justo González

Self (also archive footage)

Themes & keywords

central and south americacomplex relationshipfilm directorstudent mentor relationshipfamous actoremployee boss relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch My Best Fiend in New Zealand?+

My Best Fiend is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is My Best Fiend on Netflix?+

My Best Fiend is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is My Best Fiend?+

My Best Fiend has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in My Best Fiend?+

My Best Fiend stars Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Eva Mattes and Baron van der Recke.

When did My Best Fiend come out?+

My Best Fiend is a 1999 movie directed by Werner Herzog.

What genre is My Best Fiend?+

My Best Fiend is Documentary film.

Who directed My Best Fiend?+

My Best Fiend was directed by Werner Herzog.