Yul Brynner, the Magnificent
From Gipsy to king of Hollywood
Genres
Overview
The incredible story of the mythical Russian-American actor and filmmaker Yul Brynner (1920-85), the most exotic sex-symbol since Rudolph Valentino; the story of the atypical destiny of an international nomad: from the Parisian cabarets to the stages of Broadway and the Hollywood studios. The rise to fame of a multidisciplinary genius who became a king of the screen.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
52 min
Release Date
2020-12-02
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
7
Vote Average
7.5
Julie Debazac
Self - Narrator (voice)
Yul Brynner
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Cecil B. DeMille
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Charlton Heston
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Ingrid Bergman
Self - Actress (archive footage)
Doris Kleiner
Self - Brynner's 2nd Wife (archive footage)
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
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