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Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies (2001)

8.020011h 58mEN
Documentary

Directed by Mark A. Catalena

Rating

8.0/10

Runtime

1h 58m

Language

EN

Release

October 7, 2001

Director

Mark A. Catalena

Overview

The life and work of Samuel Goldwyn, a Polish-born glove salesman who became one of Hollywood's greatest independent producers, is remembered in this classy documentary created for the PBS American Masters series. Based on A. Scott Berg's acclaimed biography, the film includes new interviews with Go...

Cast

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Self - Narrator

Samuel Goldwyn

Samuel Goldwyn

Self (archive footage)

Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn

Self

Ann Blyth

Ann Blyth

Self

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Self (archive footage)

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Self (archive footage)

Dana Andrews

Dana Andrews

Self (archive footage)

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Self (archive footage)

Ronald Colman

Ronald Colman

Self (archive footage)

Eddie Cantor

Eddie Cantor

Self (archive footage)

Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Dandridge

Self (archive footage)

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies (2001), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The life and work of Samuel Goldwyn, a Polish-born glove salesman who became one of Hollywood's greatest independent producers, is remembered in this classy documentary created for the PBS American Masters series. Based on A. Scott Berg's acclaimed biography, the film includes new interviews with Goldwyn's surviving family members as well as vintage interviews with such luminaries as Bette Davis, John Huston, Laurence Olivier and others.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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