| Description |
1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; region 1; 2.0 stereo; widescreen aspect ratio 16:9. |
| Language |
In English or dubbed Spanish; closed-captioned. |
| Performer |
Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas, Fritzi Becker, Diana Douglas, Peter Douglas, Jack Valenti, George Schlatter, Anne Douglas, Joel Douglas, Jann Wenner, Peter Travers, Gerard Haggerty, Sherry Lansing, Kenny Solmes, Karl Malden, Jimmy Webb, Kathleen Turner, David Wolpe, Cameron Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones. |
| Credits |
Editor, Milton M. Ginsberg ; director of photography, Hart Perry ; original score and orchestration, John Califra. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated; TV-14. |
| Summary |
Well into his 80s, with speech slurred by a stroke, Kirk Douglas remains a magnetic onscreen presence as he and son Michael reminisce about their lives and careers in this simple yet highly entertaining documentary. The elder Douglas suggests the family's story is a microcosm of America, one that reflects "the tragedy of failure, and the tragedy of success." The film covers the grandeur of Kirk's career, from deserting the studio system to produce his own films, and Michael's personal triumphs as a producer and star, as the two of them banter during joint interview sessions--sentimentally capturing a portrait of a towering Hollywood figure, and the son who successfully labored to escape his shadow. |
| Contents |
All is forgiven -- Facing the lion -- His own path -- Giving credit -- Distinct identity -- Rising up -- Lifetime achievement -- Beautiful chemistry -- Out of the shadow -- Rebirth -- Fatherhood revisited -- Growing as equals. |
| Note |
Special features: Interview with filmmaker Lee Grant (16 min.); Danny DeVito (7 min.); A tribute to Eric Douglas (4 min.); Douglas family home movies (4 min.); Kirk in Hollywood (3 min.); Kirk and Anne Douglas' renewed wedding vows (3 min.); HBO premiere party (2 min.). |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Douglas, Kirk, 1916-
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Douglas, Michael.
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Actors -- Biography -- Videodiscs.
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Motion picture industry -- United States -- Videodiscs.
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Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography -- Videodiscs.
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Cerebrovascular disease -- Patients -- Videodiscs.
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Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Documentary films.
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Biographical films.
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| Added Author |
Douglas, Kirk, 1916-
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Douglas, Michael, 1944-
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Grant, Lee, 1927-
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Feury, Joseph.
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Joseph Feury Productions, Inc.
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Home Box Office (Firm)
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HBO Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Once upon a time in Hollywood |
| ISBN |
0783140630 |
| Standard No. |
026359320729 |
| Music No. |
93207 HBO Video |
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