Fade to Black is a 2006 British political thriller drama film directed by Oliver Parker and starring Danny Huston as Orson Welles.
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Plot
In 1947 Hollywood, Orson Welles had a divorce from Rita Hayworth. When he travels to Rome for the lead role in Black Magic, an actor is murdered on set and Welles finds himself allured by the deceased's beautiful stepdaughter. Soon he becomes embroiled in dangerous political games as the run-up to post-war elections surfaces.
Cast
Danny Huston as Orson Welles
Diego Luna as Tommaso Moreno
Paz Vega as Lea Padovani
Christopher Walken as Brewster
Nathaniel Parker as Viola
Anna Galiena as Aida Padovani
Violante Placido as Stella
Pino Ammendola as Grisha