James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
5.5
1984
0 hr 37 min
Documentary
Retrospective of the life and movie work of British actor James Mason. The documentary presents interview footage interspersed with some movie excerpts, mainly from his pre-hollywood period.
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- Cast：
- James Mason , Margaret Lockwood , Kathleen Ryan , Anne Bancroft , Alan Bridges , Edward Fox , Judy Garland
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In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
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Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.
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If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.
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The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
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