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Dean Martin: King of Cool
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Dean Martin: King of Cool

2021 · 100 min Documentary
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

Behind the flawless veneer of Dean Martin existed a man who expertly balanced public adoration with private solitude. This documentary portrait traces the journey from a humble start in Steubenville to the pinnacle of show business, where his effortless cool and signature blend of song and comedy forged an icon. It delves into the Las Vegas era, the triumphs with Jerry Lewis and the Rat Pack, revealing a complex figure who preferred to remain an enigma, even to those who thought they knew him best.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film sidesteps a mere factual retelling, opting instead for a nuanced excavation of the myth the performer himself cultivated. It expertly weaves archival footage and rare interviews, revealing the man behind the carefully maintained facade of the 'King of Cool.'

What lingers after the credits is the silhouette of an era where talent and style were inseparable. The documentary leaves you with a sense of the profound solitude that often accompanies such effortless public charm. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Tom Donahue

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The haze of cigarette smoke in a dark lounge, the gleam of stage lights on a polished shoe, muffled laughter from the wings.

🎭 Cast

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

Self (archive footage)

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Self

Jeanine Basinger

Jeanine Basinger

Self

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Jerry Blavat

Self

Peter Bogdanovich

Peter Bogdanovich

Self

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Bill Boggs

Self

Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett

Self

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Self (archive footage)

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Neil Daniels

Self

Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis Jr.

Self (archive footage)

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