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User Rating:
9.2/10   204 votes
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Writers:
Kevin Brownlow (writer)
David Gill (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
24 December 1988 (Netherlands) more
Genre:
Documentary | Biography more
Plot:
A series about the life, career and works of the movie comedy genius. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Best Documentary on Keaton more (11 total)

Cast

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Lindsay Anderson ... Narrator

Buster Keaton ... Himself (archive footage)
Charles Lamont ... Himself
Bill Cox ... Himself
Loyal T. Lucas ... Himself
Louise Dresser ... Herself
Viola Dana ... Herself
Bartine Burkett ... Herself
Eleanor Keaton ... Herself
Harvey Parry ... Himself
Raymond Rohauer ... Himself
William Collier Jr. ... Himself
Marion Mack ... Herself
John Wilson ... Himself
Keith Fennell ... Himself
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
USA:160 min (3 episodes)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Black and White | Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Company:
Thames Television more

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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
Best Documentary on Keaton, 16 June 2002
Author: (losereddie@hotmail.com) from Boston, MA

I have to agree that this is the most thorough and well made documentary on Keaton I have seen. Of course it could be longer, but then you might as well just buy all of Keaton's movies and watch those instead and form your own opinion on his life (which this three part series will inspire you to do anyway). If you are looking for something to show a "newcomer" to the Keaton flock, this is it. If you are looking for a complete visual biography, this is it. A must see for anyone who wants to call themself a Buster Keaton fanatic.

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