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Becoming Cary Grant
For the first time one of Hollywood’s greatest stars tells his own story, in his own words. From a childhood of poverty to global fame, Cary Grant, the ultimate self-made star, explores his own screen image and what it took to create it.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Mark Kidel
Actors: Barbara Jaynes, Cary Grant, David Thomson, Jonathan Pryce, Judy Balaban, Mark Glancy
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