Writing
Gore Vidal
- Titles
- 68movies29TV shows
- Career
Active from 1946 to 2024, with a break from 2006 to 2022, busiest in 2023 with 4 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 1top three billing
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
Gattaca76/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 30 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics6.4average 2.6
- Historical5.8average 2.6
- Social Commentary7.1average 4.9
- Class & Capitalism5.1average 3.3
- Satire & Parody4.0average 2.3
- Wit & Wordplay4.8average 3.7
- Dark Humor4.0average 2.9
- Crime4.7average 3.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.8, average 5.2
- Fantasy0.9, average 1.8
- Wholesome2.4, average 3.3
- Coming of Age2.2, average 2.9
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 7
- Political Intrigue 6
- Psychological Thriller 4
- Character-Driven 4
- Classic Television 4
- Character Study 3
- Historical Drama 3
- Thought-Provoking 3
- Anthology Series 3
- Historical Setting 2
- Power Struggle 2
- Mystery 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Helen MirrenActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +4 more
John GielgudActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +3 more
Teresa Ann SavoyActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +3 more
Malcolm McDowellActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +3 more
Peter O'TooleActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, The Night of the Generals, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +3 more
Guido MannariActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +2 more
Tinto BrassDirectorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +2 more- AAaron ShapsEditorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
- BBruno BriveActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Giancarlo BadessiActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Adriana AstiActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut- SSilvano IppolitiCinematographerCaligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Movies and TV shows
27Upcoming
1 title
2020s
7 titles · average score 58
2000s
1 title · average score 62
1990s
1 title · average score 58
58
The Palermo Connection (1990)
Screenplay
1980s
2 titles · average score 58
63
Gore Vidal's Billy the Kid (1989)
as Preacher (uncredited)
53
The Sicilian (1987)
Screenplay
1970s
3 titles · average score 49
56
Caligula (1979)
Original Story
1960s
4 titles · average score 67
70
The Night of the Generals (1967)
Screenplay
70
Is Paris Burning? (1966)
Screenplay
74
The Best Man (1964)
as Delegate (uncredited)
55
Visit to a Small Planet (1960)
Theatre Play
1950s
8 titles · average score 68
73
Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)
as Audience Member at Operation (uncredited)
68
The Scapegoat (1959)
Adaptation
66
I Accuse! (1958)
Screenplay
62
The Left Handed Gun (1958)
Theatre Play
72
The Catered Affair (1956)
Screenplay
Summer Pavilion (1955)
Writer
Dark Possession (1954)
Writer