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Lana Turner... a Daughter's Memoir(2001)
Status: Released
Date: 2001-10-01
73%
3 Votes
Time: 1h 26m
On-screen she was all glamour, but her real life was film noir.
Overview:
A rare behind the scenes look at the tragedies and bitter disappointments that plagued one of MGM's most popular leading ladies
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Soapbox Productions
Movie: Lana Turner... a Daughter's Memoir
Top 10 Billed Cast
Robert Wagner
Narrator (voice)
Jackie Cooper
Self
Kirk Douglas
Self
Juanita Moore
Self
Robert Stack
Self
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Overview
A rare behind the scenes look at the tragedies and bitter disappointments that plagued one of MGM's most popular leading ladies
Release Date
2001-10-01
Average
7.3
Rating:
3.6 startsTagline
On-screen she was all glamour, but her real life was film noir.
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