Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir

12
1h 34m
2012
6.5 /10 (37)

Overview

An interview with film director Roman Polanski conducted during his period of house arrest, discussing his life and work.

Country : Germany, Italy, United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 2012-10-09

Top Billed Cast

Roman Polanski

Self

Andrew Braunsberg

Self

Sharon Tate

Self (archive footage)

Emmanuelle Seigner

Self (archive footage)

Samantha Geimer

Self (archive footage)

Catherine Deneuve

Self (archive footage)

Andrzej Wajda

Self (archive footage)

Barbara Lass

Self (archive footage)

Paweł Edelman

Self (archive footage)

Adrien Brody

Self (archive footage)

Harrison Ford

Self (archive footage)

Johnny Depp

Self (archive footage)

Charles Manson

Self (archive footage)

Jack Nicholson

Self (archive footage)

Mia Farrow

Self (archive footage)

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