Marilyn: The Untold Story
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Synopsis
The story of the life and times of the legendary Hollywood blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe, from her meteoric rise to stardom to her marriages and untimely death.
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Catherine Hicks
Marilyn Monroe
Richard Basehart
Johnny Hyde
Frank Converse
Joe DiMaggio
John Ireland
John Huston
Viveca Lindfors
Natasha Lytess
Jason Miller
Arthur Miller
Sheree North
Gladys Baker
Kevin Geer
Jim Dougherty
Tracey Gold
Young Norma Jean
Priscilla Morrill
Louella Parsons
John Christy Ewing
Lawyer
Bill Vint
Montgomery Clift
Larry Pennell
Clark Gable
Heath Jobes
Tom Ewell
Howard Caine
Billy Wilder
Brad Blaisdell
Jack Lemmon
Anthony Gordon
Laurence Olivier
Bruce Neckels
Tony Curtis
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Arnold, John Flynn, Lawrence Schiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Mailer, Dalene Young
- Original Score
- William Goldstein
- Original Title
- Marilyn: The Untold Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Studios
- Lawrence Schiller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Arnold, John Flynn, Lawrence Schiller
Norman Mailer, Dalene Young
William Goldstein
Terry K. Meade
Jack Gleason, Patrick Roark
Lawrence Schiller
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gleason
Editor
Patrick Roark
Editor
William Goldstein
Original Music Composer
Lawrence Schiller
Producer
Terry K. Meade
Director of Photography
Jack Arnold
Director
John Flynn
Director
Lawrence Schiller
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marilyn: The Untold Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Marilyn: The Untold Story about?
The story of the life and times of the legendary Hollywood blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe, from her meteoric rise to stardom to her marriages and untimely death.
Who directed Marilyn: The Untold Story?
Marilyn: The Untold Story was directed by Jack Arnold, John Flynn, Lawrence Schiller.
Who stars in Marilyn: The Untold Story?
The principal cast of Marilyn: The Untold Story includes Catherine Hicks, Richard Basehart, Frank Converse, John Ireland, Viveca Lindfors.
When was Marilyn: The Untold Story released and how long is it?
Marilyn: The Untold Story was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Marilyn: The Untold Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marilyn: The Untold Story was composed by William Goldstein.
Is Marilyn: The Untold Story based on a book or true story?
Marilyn: The Untold Story is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Norman Mailer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marilyn: The Untold Story?
Marilyn: The Untold Story holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).