Emile de Antonio - Actor Profile

Emile de Antonio

Directing
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
9Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 14, 1919
Birth Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.

About Emile de Antonio

Emile Francisco de Antonio was an American director and producer of documentary films, usually detailing political, social, and counterculture events circa 1960s–1980s. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Known For: Directing

Emile de Antonio Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Emile de Antonio reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Emile de Antonio's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Emile de Antonio's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Drunk, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Emile de Antonio Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emile de Antonio's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Drunk (1965) movie poster
★8.0

Drunk: "In January 1965, over drinks at the Russian Tea Room, the documentary filmmaker Emile de Antonio (Point of Order, In th

Drunk

1965
★7.0
Andy Warhol (1972) movie poster
★7.0

Andy Warhol: With a rambling, unstructured style that echoes Andy Warhol’s own approach to filmmaking, this documentary profiles his

Andy Warhol

1972•Documentary
★6.5
Painters Painting (1973) movie poster
★6.5

Painters Painting: Painters Painting: The New York Art Scene 1940-1970 is a 1972 documentary directed by Emile de Antonio. It covers Americ

Painters Painting

1973•Documentary
★6.0
Underground (1976) movie poster
★6.0

Underground: A documentary about the Weathermen, founded as a militant faction of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), who fo

Underground

1976•Documentary
★5.8
Candy Mountain (1988) movie poster
★5.8

Candy Mountain: A mediocre musician goes on the road in search of the world's greatest guitar maker.

Candy Mountain

1988•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Emile de Antonio has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Shadows in the City Mystic Flop Similar →
1990 Resident Alien Filmmaker Flop Similar →
1989 Mr. Hoover and I - Flop Similar →
1988 Candy Mountain Lou Sultan Average Similar →
1986 Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank Self Flop Similar →
1976 Underground Himself Average Similar →
1973 Painters Painting - Hit Similar →
1972 Andy Warhol Self Hit Similar →
1965 Drunk - Super Hit Similar →

Emile de Antonio - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emile de Antonio?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emile de Antonio is "Drunk" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Emile de Antonio acted in?

Emile de Antonio has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emile de Antonio?

Other notable films include "Andy Warhol", "Painters Painting", and "Underground".

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