Movies by Leonard Maltin
As part of the cast:
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The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009)
Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Angela Lansbury, Lesley Ann Warren …
Directed by: Gregory V. Sherman, Jeffrey C. Sherman
Songwriting brothers Robert and Richard Sherman -- who penned scores for Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book and many other hit musicals -- may have specialized in family-friendly entertainment,…
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Starz Inside: Bloodsucking Cinema (2007)
Cast: Uwe Boll, John Carpenter, Corey Haim …
Directed by: Barry Gray
The undead come out to play in this spine-tingling documentary about the history of vampire movies that originally aired as a Starz Inside special. Highlights include clips from genre…
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The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)
Cast: Peter Jackson, Ray Harryhausen, Leonard Maltin …
Directed by: Paul Davids
This direct-to-video documentary takes an intriguing trip down memory lane, celebrating sci-fi cinema's trailblazers, including special-effects maven Ray Harryhausen and scribe Ray…
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Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride (2006)
Cast: Gary Busey, John Cusack, Johnny Depp …
Directed by: Tom Thurman
Director Tom Thurman's penetrating portrait of Hunter S. Thompson provides a glimpse into the life of the renowned "gonzo" journalist, a counterculture hero who rubbed elbows with some…
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John Ford Goes to War (2005)
Cast: Peter Bogdanovich, John Ford, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Tom Thurman
Known for the acclaimed films The Quiet Man, The Grapes of Wrath and How Green Was My Valley, John Ford donated his directorial skills to the U.S. government during World War II, capturing…
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Gangland: Bullets Over Hollywood (2005)
Cast: James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Chazz Palminteri …
Directed by: Elaina Archer
Exploring Tinseltown's portrayal of the underworld, this made-for-cable documentary is packed with film clips, interviews and archival footage featuring bona fide gangsters. Boasting…
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Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003)
Cast: Marilyn Monroe, Diane Lane, Cary Grant …
Directed by: Kevin Burns
Directors Adrian Lyne and Paul Verhoeven moderate this in-depth documentary that examines the uneasy relationship between sex and Hollywood, focusing.on superstars, like Marilyn Monroe, Jayne…
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DVD Preview with Leonard Maltin, Vol. 1 Winter 2001 (2001)
Cast: Leonard Maltin, Joe Johnston
Critic Leonard Maltin shares reviews on more than 150 movies, including X-Men, Gladiator, Erin Brockovich and more. This digital magazine also offers interviews with filmmakers, examines TV…
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Walt: The Man Behind the Myth (2001)
Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Roy Disney, Art Linkletter …
Directed by: Jean-Pierre Isbouts
Narrated by comedian Dick Van Dyke, this documentary about the life of legendary entertainment visionary Walt Disney -- the creator of Mickey Mouse -- is a striking composite of a complicated…
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Little Rascals #1-2 (2000)
Cast: George McFarland, George "Spanky " McFarland, Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer …
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Film historian Leonard Maltin hosts eight of the original, early-sound Our Gang comedy shorts (which were renamed "The Little Rascals" when they hit television). Episodes include "Fly My…
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Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies (2000)
Cast: Howard Hughes, Billy Zane, Janet Leigh …
Directed by: Jeremy Geltzer, Mary Jane Morrison
A reclusive millionaire who owed his fortune to his father, Howard Hughes staked his fame on many things, including his credits as a producer, director and aviator. But he is perhaps best…
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Chuck Jones: Extremes and in Betweens, a Life in Animation (2000)
Cast: Chuck Jones, Robin Williams, Steven Spielberg …
Directed by: Margaret Selby
This "Great Performances" biography examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most celebrated animators, Chuck Jones -- best known for the Warner Brothers cartoons featuring Bugs…
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Hollywood: An Empire of Their Own (1998)
Cast: R.H. Thomson, Adolph Zukor, Neal Gabler …
Directed by: Simcha Jacobovici
Based on Neal Gabler's best-selling book An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood, this program tells the story of movie moguls such as Paramount's Adolph Zucker,…
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Forgotten Silver (1996)
Cast: Costa Botes, Peter Jackson, Leonard Maltin …
Directed by: Peter Jackson, Costa Botes
In this insidiously funny yet utterly believable mockumentary, acclaimed director Peter Jackson uncovers the life and films of Colin McKenzie, New Zealand's forgotten film pioneer and…
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The Daytrippers (1995)
Cast: Stanley Tucci, Hope Davis, Pat McNamara …
Directed by: Greg Mottola
New Yorker Eliza D'Amico (Hope Davis) drags along her mother, father, sister, and sister's boyfriend to Manhattan to confront her husband, Louis (Stanley Tucci), who she thinks is…
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Leonard Maltin's Animation Favorites (1994)
Cast: Leonard Maltin, Richard Condie, Jay Brazeau …
Directed by: Cordell Barker, Sheldon Cohen, Evelyn Lambart …
America's favorite film critic, Leonard Maltin, delves into Canada's rich history of animation, presenting some of his favorite animated shorts to have come from the National Film…
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The Legendary Bing Crosby (1945)
Cast: Bing Crosby, Kathryn Crosby, Mary Crosby …
In this set of rare television appearances, legendary performer Bing Crosby sings classic tunes like "It Had To Be You," "I Love Paris" and "Pennies From Heaven," both alone and in duets with…