Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe

November. 19,1980      NR
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Directors Werner Herzog and Errol Morris make a bet which results in Herzog living up to his promise that he would eat his shoe if Errol Morris ever completed the film Gates of Heaven.

Werner Herzog as  Self
Errol Morris as  Self
Tom Luddy as  Master of Ceremonies
Alice Waters as  Assistant Cook

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Reviews

GamerTab
1980/11/19

That was an excellent one.

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Ensofter
1980/11/20

Overrated and overhyped

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Guillelmina
1980/11/21

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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Cheryl
1980/11/22

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

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