Movie: Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of

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Michael Curtiz
Michael Curtiz

Self (archive footage)

Rudy Behlmer
Rudy Behlmer

Self

Ben Burtt
Ben Burtt

Self

Caleb Deschanel
Caleb Deschanel

Self

William Friedkin
William Friedkin

Self

Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.

Self

Carol Littleton
Carol Littleton

Self

Kati Marton
Kati Marton

Self

Alan K. Rode
Alan K. Rode

Self

Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg

Self

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    Documentary about the work of film director Michael Curtiz.

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    2012-01-01

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