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Erich von Stroheim

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Erich von Stroheim (September 22, 1885 – May 12, 1957), was an American director, actor, screenwriter, and writer of Austrian origin. As an actor, Stroheim was often seen in the role of an arrogant and unscrupulous villain. Therefore, the producers invented the slogan "The man you like to hate." In the 1920s, Stroheim was one of the leading directors in Hollywood with films such asGreedandThe Merry Widow. After 1933 he was no longer employed as a director and worked again as an actor. In films such asLa Grande IllusionorSunset Boulevardhe had great success as a performer but also appeared in numerous B-movies. See theDiscussionfor the films in the IMFDB directed by Erich von Stroheim. Erich von Stroheim can be seen using the following weapons in the following films:

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Appearances (5)

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La Grande Illusion (1937)

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Major von Rauffenstein Colt M1911 -

Foolish Wives (1922)

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Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin Smith & Wesson Model M&P With a suppressor
Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun -

The Heart of Humanity (1918)

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Lt. Eric von Eberhard Luger P08 -

The Unbeliever (1918)

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Lt. Kurt von Schnieditz Colt M1911 -