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Wolfgang (2021)
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Wolfgang (2021)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
June 25, 2021
Studio
Disney+
Official Site
https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/wolfgang/58NeuF4sbCGL
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
June 25, 2021
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
078 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Disney+
Official Site
https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/wolfgang/58NeuF4sbCGL
Director
David Gelb
Producer
David Gelb, Brian McGinn, Jason Sterman
Screenwriter
Brian McGinn
Starring
  • Wolfgang Puck as Himslf
  • Christine Puck

From the humble kitchens of Austria to the dazzling heights of Hollywood fame, "Wolfgang" chronicles the extraordinary journey of culinary icon Wolfgang Puck. Directed by David Gelb, this intimate documentary peels back the layers of the celebrity chef persona to reveal the relentless drive and profound sacrifices behind the creation of a global empire. The film explores how a young boy, scarred by a difficult childhood and his mother's stern discipline, channeled that pain into an obsessive pursuit of perfection, forever changing the landscape of American dining with his legendary restaurant Spago.

Through candid interviews with Wolfgang Puck and his wife Christine Puck, the film paints a portrait of ambition and artistry, capturing both the exhilarating triumphs and the personal costs of building a dream. It is a story not just of food, but of identity, resilience, and the relentless hunger to prove oneself, offering a compelling look at the man who taught America to take pizza—and fine dining—seriously.