Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire

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It runs a compact 1h 30m.

Synopsis

In his early days as an actor, Marlon Brando (1924-2004) was a shy young man with theatrical ambitions, like many others; but his charisma and superb acting skills made him truly unique, so that the doors to the starry sky of Hollywood opened for him. However, his peculiar manners, political commitment and complicated love life always overshadowed his artistic success.

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Key crew

• Philippe KohlyDirector
• Philippe KohlyWriter

Cast

• Thierry HancisseSelf - Narrator (voice)
• Robert DuvallSelf - Actor
• George EnglundSelf - Filmmaker
• Patricia BosworthSelf - Biographer
• Ellen AdlerSelf - Painter
• Sondra LeeSelf - Actress
• Jay KanterSelf - Talent Agent
• Rita MorenoSelf - Actress
• Bernardo BertolucciSelf - Filmmaker
• Richard DonnerSelf - Filmmaker
• Vittorio StoraroSelf - DOP
• Marlon BrandoSelf - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)

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