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Cast
Thierry Hancisse
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Robert Duvall
as Self - Actor
George Englund
as Self - Filmmaker
Patricia Bosworth
as Self - Biographer
Ellen Adler
as Self - Painter
Sondra Lee
as Self - Actress
Jay Kanter
as Self - Talent Agent
Rita Moreno
as Self - Actress
Bernardo Bertolucci
as Self - Filmmaker
Richard Donner
as Self - Filmmaker
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2014
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, TV Movie
Votes17
DirectorPhilippe Kohly
WritersPhilippe Kohly
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMarlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
About Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
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.
Directed by Philippe Kohly, Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire leans on a strong ensemble — Thierry Hancisse, Robert Duvall, George Englund — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2014.
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