Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of

Nan
0h 37m
2012
6.667 /10 (3)

Overview

Documentary about the work of film director Michael Curtiz.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2012-01-01

Top Billed Cast

Michael Curtiz

Self (archive footage)

Rudy Behlmer

Self

Ben Burtt

Self

Caleb Deschanel

Self

William Friedkin

Self

Samuel Goldwyn Jr.

Self

Carol Littleton

Self

Kati Marton

Self

Alan K. Rode

Self

Steven Spielberg

Self

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