Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
Overview
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.63 |
Directed By
Marina Zenovich
TOP CAST
Andrew Braunsberg
Self
Richard Brenneman
Self
Douglas Dalton
Self
Marilyn Beck
Self
Steve Barshop
Self
Madeline Bessmer
Self
Michael M. Crain
Self
Samantha Geimer
Self
Mia Farrow
Self
Pedro Almodóvar
Self (archive footage)
Istvan Bajzat
Self
Pierre-André Boutang
Self
Nicolas Cage
Self (archive footage)
Michael Caine
Self (archive footage)
John Cassavetes
Guy Woodhouse (archive footage)
Dick Cavett
Self (archive footage)
Furnell Chatman
Self (archive footage)
Joan Collins
Self (archive footage)
Stephen Daldry
Self (archive footage)
Catherine Deneuve
Self / Carole Ledoux (archive footage)
Faye Dunaway
Self (archive footage)
Susan Gailey
Self (archive footage)
Jim Grodin
Self
Roger Gunson
Self
Gene Gutowski
Self
Clive James
Self
Hawk Koch
Self
Hanna Landy
Self
Daniel Melnick
Self
Hans Mollinger
Self
Claus Preute
Self
Elliot Rittenband
Self
Marlene Roden
Self
Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Self
Fred Sidewater
Self
Anthea Sylbert
Self
Debra Tate
Self
Diane Tschekaloff
Self
Philip Vannatter
Self
David Wells
Self
Roman Polanski
Self (archive footage)
Jim Grodin
Self
Robin Groth
Self (archive footage)
Russell Harty
Self (archive footage)
Hugh Hefner
Self (archive footage)
Mick Jagger
Self (archive footage)
Ken Jones
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Markman
Self
Rob Marshall
Self (archive footage)
Jack Nicholson
Self / Jake Gittes (archive footage)
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