His Way

Mar 4, 2011

1h 27m

★ 6.4

There's no business like his business

Overview

A look at the professional, political and personal life of legendary movie producer Jerry Weintraub featuring interviews with friends, family and colleagues.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Consolidated Documentaries

Polsky Films

HBO Documentary Films

His Way Trailers

Cast

Self

Jerry Weintraub

Self

Ellen Barkin

Self

Barbara Bush

Self

George H. W. Bush

Self

James Caan

Self

George Clooney

Self

Matt Damon

Self

Andy Garcia

Self

Elliott Gould

Self

Ralph Macchio

Self

Mike Meldman

Self

Brad Pitt

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