The Untold Story Of The Wilhelm Scream

2025

0h 18m

Documentary

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Overview

The Wilhelm Scream has made an appearance in hundreds of films, TV shows, video games, and commercials over the past 70 years. Now discover the story behind the most infamous joke in cinema history.

Crew

Director

Anna Quinlan

Music By

Ian Pritchard

Top Cast

Steve Lee

Himself

Richard L. Anderson

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Mark Mangini

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Ron Bartlett

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David Barbee

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Andrew Kasch

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Rita Singh

Herself

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