Character (2020)
Overview
Actor Mark Metcalf made his reputation in Hollywood playing aggrieved authority figures. Now in his 70s, he takes a look back on his career in this meditation on power, privilege, and the perils of being a "type."
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.306 |
Directed By
Vera Brunner-Sung
Crew
Vera Brunner-Sung
Vera Brunner-Sung
Ori Segev
Ryland Wharton
Ori Segev
Vera Brunner-Sung
Ori Segev
Ori Segev
TOP CAST
Mark Metcalf
Himself
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