Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes

Nan
0h 53m
2024
6.6 /10 (5)

Overview

The story of the rise to stardom of Joaquin Phoenix, an actor of magnetic physique, tumultuous past, socially committed, who for years has offered outstanding performances.

Country : Germany
Languages : English, Français, Deutsch
Released Date: 2024-05-12

Top Billed Cast

Edda Fischer

Self - Narrator (voice)

Frances Schoenberger

Self - Journalist

Tim Cogshell

Self - Film Critic

Martin Howden

Self - Biographer

Chris Snyder

Self - Artist Manager

Tom Miller

Self - Musician

Sasa Raphael

Self - Childhood Friend

Lubna Azabal

Self - Actress

Benoît Debie

Self - Director of Photography

Sharon Núñez

Self - Animal Equality President

Joaquin Phoenix

Self - Actor (archive footage)

James Gray

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Casey Affleck

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

David Letterman

Self - TV Host (archive footage)

River Phoenix

Self - Actor (archive footage)

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