Harry Dean Stanton has appeared in over 200 films, including “Cool Hand Luke,” “Alien,” “Wild at Heart,” “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” “The Straight Story,” “The Green Mile,” and “The Avengers,” just to name a few. He’s also been close friends and romantic partners with some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
And yet, he’s mostly managed to fly under the radar.
The new film, “Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction” sheds light on the quiet man while showcasing his singing and looking back on his illustrious film career. The film’s director Sophie Huber explains how she convinced Stanton to be the subject of her new film. And Harry Dean Stanton explains how much of the film is fact, and how much is fiction.Â