Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

Jan 18, 2008

1h 39m

★ 6.3

The truth couldn't fit in the headlines.

Overview

Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

The Weinstein Company

Graceful Pictures

BBC

HBO Documentary Films

Antidote Films

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired Trailers

Cast

Self

Andrew Braunsberg

Self

Richard Brenneman

Self

Douglas Dalton

Self

Marilyn Beck

Self

Steve Barshop

Self

Madeline Bessmer

Self

Michael M. Crain

Self

Samantha Geimer

Self

Mia Farrow

Self (archive footage)

Pedro Almodóvar

Self

Istvan Bajzat

Self

Pierre-André Boutang

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5.0

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7.1

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7.4

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8.6

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10.0

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6.2

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7.3

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0.0

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8.0

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7.3

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10.0

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No overview available.

0.0

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2.0

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0.0

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0.0

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6.7

T

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6.2

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6.0

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No overview available.