Writing
Gore Vidal
- Titles
- 67movies34TV shows
- Career
Active from 1946 to 2024, with a break from 2006 to 2022, with up to 3 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 1top three billing
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
Bob Roberts80/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 32 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics6.0average 2.6
- Historical5.9average 2.6
- Social Commentary7.2average 4.9
- Satire & Parody4.2average 2.3
- Class & Capitalism4.9average 3.3
- Dark Humor4.1average 2.9
- Eroticism3.0average 1.8
- Wit & Wordplay4.7average 3.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.9, average 5.2
- Fantasy0.8, average 1.8
- Wholesome2.5, average 3.3
- Coming of Age2.2, average 2.9
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 9
- Character-Driven 6
- Classic Television 6
- Psychological Thriller 5
- Political Intrigue 4
- Anthology Series 4
- Thought-Provoking 3
- Mystery 3
- Crime 3
- Historical Setting 2
- Power Struggle 2
- Character Study 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Helen MirrenActorCaligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula, 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, +2 more
John GielgudActorCaligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +2 more
Peter O'TooleActorThe Night of the Generals, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +2 more
Malcolm McDowellActorCaligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +2 more
Guido MannariActorCaligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +1 more
Tinto BrassDirectorCaligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +1 more
Giancarlo BadessiActorCaligula: 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
- AAaron ShapsEditorCaligula - 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
222020s
3 titles · average score 68
2000s
4 titles · average score 68
69
Jack & Bobby (2004)
TV show · as Documentary Host
71
Igby Goes Down (2002)
as First School Headmaster (uncredited)
1990s
6 titles · average score 58
64
Family Guy (1999)
TV show · as Gore Vidal (voice)
76
Gattaca (1997)
as Director Josef
23
Shadow Conspiracy (1997)
as Page
45
With Honors (1994)
as Prof. Pitkannan
80
Bob Roberts (1992)
as Senator Brickley Paiste
58
The Palermo Connection (1990)
Screenplay
1980s
3 titles · average score 56
83
The Simpsons (1989)
TV show · as Gore Vidal (voice)
29
The Sicilian (1987)
Additional Writing
Television (1985)
TV show
1970s
1 title · average score 32
1960s
3 titles · average score 67
72
Is Paris Burning? (1966)
Screenplay
74
The Best Man (1964)
as Delegate (uncredited)
55
Visit to a Small Planet (1960)
Theatre Play
1950s
2 titles · average score 69
67
Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)
as Audience Member at Operation (uncredited)
72
I Accuse! (1958)
Screenplay