Writing
Gore Vidal
- Titles
- 63movies36TV shows
- Career
Active from 1946 to 2024, with a break from 2006 to 2022, busiest in 1954 with 3 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 1top three billing
- Average score
62/100
- Highest rated
The Best Man89/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 30 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics5.6average 2.6
- Historical5.1average 2.6
- Social Commentary6.9average 4.9
- Satire & Parody3.7average 2.3
- Class & Capitalism4.5average 3.3
- Wit & Wordplay4.6average 3.7
- Nostalgia4.4average 3.6
- Dark Humor3.6average 2.9
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.5, average 5.2
- Fantasy0.6, average 1.8
- Adrenaline4.1, average 5.1
- Physical Comedy1.7, average 2.5
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 7
- Character-Driven 5
- Psychological Thriller 5
- Classic Television 4
- Political Intrigue 3
- Thought-Provoking 3
- Anthology Series 3
- Historical Setting 2
- Power Struggle 2
- Character Study 2
- Mystery 2
- Crime 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Helen MirrenActorTrailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Giancarlo BadessiActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Teresa Ann SavoyActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Peter O'TooleActorThe Night of the Generals, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
John GielgudActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Guido MannariActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Ernest BorgnineActorGattaca, The Catered Affair
Malcolm McDowellActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Philippe NoiretActorThe Night of the Generals, The Palermo Connection- BBruno BriveActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Adriana AstiActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Tinto BrassDirectorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Movies and TV shows
202020s
2 titles · average score 63
2000s
1 title · average score 61
1990s
1 title · average score 58
58
The Palermo Connection (1990)
Screenplay
1980s
1 title · average score 58
58
Billy the Kid (1989)
as Preacher (uncredited)
1970s
3 titles · average score 38
34
Caligula (1979)
Original Story
1960s
4 titles · average score 67
56
The Night of the Generals (1967)
Screenplay
72
Is Paris Burning? (1966)
Screenplay
89
The Best Man (1964)
as Delegate (uncredited)
50
Visit to a Small Planet (1960)
Theatre Play
1950s
8 titles · average score 63
67
Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)
as Audience Member at Operation (uncredited)
62
The Scapegoat (1959)
Adaptation
73
I Accuse! (1958)
Screenplay
71
The Left Handed Gun (1958)
Theatre Play
44
The Catered Affair (1956)
Screenplay
Summer Pavilion (1955)
Writer
Dark Possession (1954)
Writer