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Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe (1980) | Criteria

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Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe

United States • English • 1980 • 21m

Director

Les Blank

Comedy Documentary

3.85/5·10.4K ratings·4.6K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

As a result of a lost bet with his assistant, Errol Morris, director Werner Herzog must eat his own shoe.

Included in
Directors on Directors
Position 3
Included in
Cinema Verité Shorts
Position 15

Credits

Crew

DirectorLes Blank

WriterWerner Herzog

EditorMaureen Gosling

ProducerLes Blank

Cast

Werner Herzogas Self

Errol Morrisas Self

Tom Luddyas Master of Ceremonies

Michael Goodwinas Driver / Interviewer

Chris Strachwitzas Dwarf Voice (voice)

Phil Harbertsas Self

as Assistant Cook