Kirk Douglas: Before I Forget

Nov 24, 2009

1h 26m

★ 7.3

Overview

Kirk Douglas recounts his remarkable life in a celebrated one-man theater performance augmented with rare film highlights. He shares memories of family, marriages, other Hollywood greats, breaking the blacklist and his life-altering stroke – all with honesty and humor.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Bryna Productions

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Kirk Douglas

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7.2

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7.2

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7.5

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6.2

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0.0

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5.9

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6.9

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7.5

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No overview available.

0.0

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5.0

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