Garbo
The screen's most enigmatic icon recalled by those who knew her best.
Genres
Overview
An original documentary from Turner Classic Movies, Garbo offers an intimate look at the life and career of the movies' most luminous, reclusive and mystifying star. A portrait of Garbo the woman is drawn through interviews with biographers and admirers, plus many of the friends, relatives and associates who came closest to penetrating the lonely star's veil of solitude.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
86 min
Release Date
2005-07-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
7.4
Julie Christie
Narrator (voice)
Greta Garbo
Self (archive footage)
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