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Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire

2014 · 90 min Documentary TV Movie
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

Marlon Brando enters the acting world as a shy young man, his theatrical ambitions mirroring those of countless others. Yet, his raw charisma and transformative talent swiftly set him apart. The gilded gates of Hollywood swing open, promising fame and acclaim. But trailing the dazzling artistic triumph are persistent shadows — his peculiar demeanor, fierce political activism, and tumultuous love life, all weaving themselves inextricably into the fabric of his legend.

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Original Title Marlon Brando, un acteur nommé désir
Year 2014
Country France, Netherlands, Switzerland
Genre Documentary, TV Movie
Director Philippe Kohly
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (16 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This documentary portrait sidesteps mere chronology to probe the inner conflicts that fueled the genius. Archival clips and rare interviews piece together a mosaic of a man perpetually fleeing his own image.

What lingers after viewing is the haunting cost of authenticity in a world that commodifies it. The film is a study of the prison that iconic status can become. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Philippe Kohly

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The glare of fame, fractured by private shadows.

🎭 Cast

Thierry Hancisse

Thierry Hancisse

Self - Narrator (voice)

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Self - Actor

George Englund

George Englund

Self - Filmmaker

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Patricia Bosworth

Self - Biographer

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Ellen Adler

Self - Painter

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Sondra Lee

Self - Actress

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Jay Kanter

Self - Talent Agent

Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno

Self - Actress

Bernardo Bertolucci

Bernardo Bertolucci

Self - Filmmaker

Richard Donner

Richard Donner

Self - Filmmaker

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