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Release Year1992
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes11
Director—
WritersFrank Martin
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMGM: When the Lion Roars
About MGM: When the Lion Roars
On April 24, 1924, the movies changed forever: The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio opened and soon assembled “more stars than there are in the heavens.” Patrick Stewart hosts this enthralling Emmy® winner as Outstanding Informational Series, a three-part story of M-G-M’s reign as Hollywood’s class act and legendary entertainment empire. Bursting with memorable film clips, rare interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and insider info, this is a mother lode for film fans, profiling perfectionist moguls, glamorous and charismatic actors, innovative filmmakers and landmark movies.
Directed by —, MGM: When the Lion Roars leans on a strong ensemble — Patrick Stewart, Stanley Donen, Helen Hayes — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1992.
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