Movie: The Legend of Marilyn Monroe

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Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe

Self (archive footage)

Jerry Giesler
Jerry Giesler

Himself

John Huston
John Huston

Narrator

Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall

Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis

Clark Gable
Clark Gable

John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy

Jane Russell
Jane Russell

Lee Strasberg
Lee Strasberg

Billy Wilder
Billy Wilder

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    The Legend of Marilyn Monroe

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    The Legend of Marilyn Monroe is a 1966 American documentary film chronicling the life and career of actress Marilyn Monroe. Directed by Terry Sanders, and narrated by John Huston.

  • Release Date

    1966-11-30

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    6.7

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
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    English
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