A contrarian and wickedly funny man, this PBS American Masters special explores Gore Vidal's extraordinary life and work, joining him at his cliff-side villa in Ravello, Italy.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gore VidalSelf | Self |
 John F. KennedySelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Dick CavettSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Norman MailerSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Sidney LumetSelf | Self |
 Paul NewmanSelf | Self |
 Susan SarandonSelf | Self |
 Jacqueline KennedySelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Eli WallachSelf | Self |
 Tim RobbinsSelf | Self |