Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs

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1h 31m
1998
3 /10 (1)

Overview

Ekchart Schmidt examines the machinery behind the dream factory; the Hollywood myth is unmasked. How does the studio industry work? What role does marketing and the hype surrounding the stars play?

Country : Germany
Languages : Deutsch, English
Released Date: 1998-01-01

Top Billed Cast

Lawrence Bender

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Jerome Hellman

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John Schlesinger

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Irvin Kershner

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Curtis Hanson

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Sherry Lansing

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Dante Spinotti

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Arnold Rifkin

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Frances Fisher

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Arthur Cohn

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Ralf Moeller

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Andie MacDowell

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Robert Wise

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Giorgio Moroder

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Brad Linaweaver

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Olivia Newton-John

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