A formidable presence both in front of and behind the camera, German auteur Erich von Stroheim is the subject of this in-depth documentary. Renowned for villainous roles as well as for his meticulous filmmaking approach, von Stroheim had a prolific decades-spanning career, which is detailed in interviews and photographs. Most notably, clips of his most celebrated works and even some of his lesser-known productions are presented.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Edward BinnsSelf - Narrator (voice) | Self - Narrator (voice) |
 Erich von StroheimSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Marcel DalioSelf | Self |
| PPaul KohnerSelf | Self |
| LLeonard SpigelgassSelf | Self |
| SSamuel MarxSelf | Self |
| VValerie GermonprezSelf | Self |
 Irving ThalbergSelf (archive audio) | Self (archive audio) |
| PPaul IvanoSelf | Self |
| HHarold HendersonSelf | Self |
| GGrant WhytockSelf | Self |
| HHal MohrSelf (archive audio) | Self (archive audio) |
 Denise VernacSelf | Self |
| TThomas Quinn CurtissSelf | Self |