Making Michael Jackson's Thriller

Dec 15, 1983

1h 0m

★ 8.9

The sensational Michael Jackson - in the ultimate music movie!

Overview

Featuring interviews with director John Landis, make-up artist Rick Baker, and the King of Pop himself, Making Michael Jackson's Thriller takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey from pre-production to shooting on the ghoulish graveyard set of Michael Jackson's legendary music video and short film.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Optimum Productions

Making Michael Jackson's Thriller Trailers

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Cast

Self

Michael Jackson

Self

John Landis

Self

Rick Baker

Self

Ola Ray

Self

Kelly Kimball

Self

Michael Peters

Self

George Folsey Jr.

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No overview available.

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