| Vienna | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Orson Welles |
| Starring | Orson Welles Arte Johnson Mickey Rooney Senta Berger |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 8 minutes (incomplete) |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1968 (1968) |
Vienna (also known asOrson Welles' Vienna[1] orSpying in Vienna[2]) is a 1968short film directed byOrson Welles. It was originally produced as part of his abandoned television special,Orson's Bag, which was made forCBS. However, in 1969, with the project close to completion, CBS withdrew their funding over Welles' long-running disputes with US authorities regarding his tax status. The film remained uncompleted.[1] Despite its name,Vienna freely mixes footage shot in Vienna,Zagreb, and a Los Angeles studio.[1] An 8-minute segment was restored by theMunich Film Museum in 1999.[1]
Vienna is an eclectic blend of faux-documentary and comical skits. Welles presents a leisurely guided tour of "Vienna," commenting on the city and its inhabitants.[2] He visits theSacher Hotel, and theWiener Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel) at thePrater amusement park,[2] both of which appeared in the 1949 filmThe Third Man, in which Welles had a starring role.Peter Bogdanovich, disguised in atrench coat and dark glasses, appears as Welles'magician assistant.[1] The film concludes with aspy film spoof, as Welles becomes involved in the abduction of "the most beautiful woman in Vienna" (Senta Berger),[1] the kidnapper portrayed byMickey Rooney.[1]
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