Movie: Golan: A Farewell to Mr Cinema

Top 6 Billed Cast

Menahem Golan
Menahem Golan

Yoram Globus
Yoram Globus

Christopher Sykes
Christopher Sykes

Naomi Golan
Naomi Golan

David Rubin
David Rubin

Rachel Golan
Rachel Golan

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    The final documentary in Christopher Sykes’ trilogy about legendary Palestinian-born Israeli movie director, producer, and studio mogul Menahem Golan looks back to the prolific filmmaker’s great Hollywood days, then forward to reveal a man who, in his eighties, still buzzes with energy, talking lovingly about what inspires him as he anticipates making a new blockbuster and receiving the Oscar he’s always wanted. - Denver Film Society

  • Release Date

    2015-08-25

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    10

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  • Tagline

    Hollywood is a money animal

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    עִבְרִיתEnglish
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