Garbo
“The screen's most enigmatic icon recalled by those who knew her best.”
Synopsis
An original documentary from Turner Classic Movies, Garbo offers an intimate look at the life and career of the movies' most luminous, reclusive and mystifying star. A portrait of Garbo the woman is drawn through interviews with biographers and admirers, plus many of the friends, relatives and associates who came closest to penetrating the lonely star's veil of solitude.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cambridge Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Brownlow, Christopher Bird
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Bird, Kevin Brownlow
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Garbo
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Photoplay Productions, Turner Classic Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Brownlow, Christopher Bird
Christopher Bird, Kevin Brownlow
Carl Davis
Christopher Bird
George Feltenstein, Roger L. Mayer, Patrick Stanbury
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Brownlow
Director
Christopher Bird
Director
Patrick Stanbury
Producer
Christopher Bird
Editor
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Christopher Bird
Writer
Kevin Brownlow
Writer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Garbo.
Featured In Curated Collections
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Frequently Asked Questions About Garbo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Garbo about?
An original documentary from Turner Classic Movies, Garbo offers an intimate look at the life and career of the movies' most luminous, reclusive and mystifying star. A portrait of Garbo the woman is drawn through interviews with biographers and admirers, plus many of the friends, relatives and associates who came closest to penetrating the lonely star's veil of solitude.
Who directed Garbo?
Garbo was directed by Kevin Brownlow, Christopher Bird.
Who stars in Garbo?
The principal cast of Garbo includes Julie Christie, Greta Garbo.
When was Garbo released and how long is it?
Garbo was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Garbo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Garbo was composed by Carl Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Garbo?
Garbo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).