Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom

Nan
1h 36m
2012
7 /10 (7)

Overview

Tony Curtis, the man who influenced Elvis Presley and James Dean. A sex symbol, a matinee idol, a powerful and magnetic actor, Tony Curtis was the original movie star.

Country : France
Languages : English, Français
Released Date: 2012-03-20
Director : Ian Ayres

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Roger Moore

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Jamie Lee Curtis

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Hugh Hefner

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Harry Belafonte

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Marian Collier

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Guillaume Cabaret

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Jules Audry

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Debbie Reynolds

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Nehemiah Persoff

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Mamie Van Doren

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Piper Laurie

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