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John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick (1989)

126 min  -  Documentary | Biography
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Biography of risk-taker and raconteur John Huston from his childhood to become one of the most highly respected filmmakers in the world.

Director:

Frank Martin
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Mitchum ...
Himself - Host
Lauren Bacall ...
Herself
Paul Newman ...
Himself
Evelyn Keyes Evelyn Keyes ...
Herself
Arthur Miller Arthur Miller ...
Himself
Marietta Tree Marietta Tree ...
Herself
Michael Fitzgerald Michael Fitzgerald ...
Himself
Tom Shaw Tom Shaw ...
Himself
Anjelica Huston ...
Herself
Michael Caine ...
Himself
Oswald Morris Oswald Morris ...
Himself (as Ossie Morris)
Danny Huston ...
Himself
Zoe Sallis Zoe Sallis ...
Herself (as Zoë Sallis)
Lord Hemphill Lord Hemphill ...
Himself
Lady Hemphill Lady Hemphill ...
Herself
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Storyline

Documentary film tracing the colorful career of writer-director-actor John Huston, from his youth through early days as a soldier, writer, and director to his masterful achievements as one of Hollywood's great filmmakers. In addition to his films, his relationships with his father, actor Walter Huston, great friend Humphrey Bogart, and his children are explored. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>  

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

This can be found on the 2003 DVD release of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: When discussing "Key Largo", the narrator incorrectly states that "Key Largo" received an Oscar nomination for Best Picture. In fact, it only received one nomination, in the Supporting Actress category. See more »

Quotes

John Huston: [Last lines as he asks person filming him to leave] Go away. Leave me alone.
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Connections

Features The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) See more »

Soundtracks

"One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer"
Written by Rudy Toombs as Rudolph Toombs
Performed by Amos Milburn See more »