Becoming Cary Grant
“His most challenging role was himself.”
Synopsis
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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Becoming Cary Grant – Trailer official (English) from Cannes (new)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-16
Top Cast
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Cary Grant
Self (archive footage)
Jonathan Pryce
Cary Grant (voice)
Judy Balaban
Self
Mark Glancy
Self
Barbara Jaynes
Self
David Thomson
Self
Irene Dunne
Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra
Self (archive footage)
Mae West
Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich
Self (archive footage)
Katharine Hepburn
Self (archive footage)
Virginia Cherrill
Self (archive footage)
Constance Bennett
Self (archive footage)
Joan Fontaine
Self (archive footage)
Ingrid Bergman
Self (archive footage)
Grace Kelly
Self (archive footage)
Audrey Hepburn
Self (archive footage)
Jean Arthur
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Kidel
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Ware, Mark Kidel
- Original Title
- Becoming Cary Grant
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- YUZU Productions, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Kidel
Nick Ware, Mark Kidel
Cyril Leuthy
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Kidel
Director
Nick Ware
Writer
Mark Kidel
Writer
Cyril Leuthy
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming Cary Grant
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What is Becoming Cary Grant about?
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.
Who directed Becoming Cary Grant?
Becoming Cary Grant was directed by Mark Kidel.
Who stars in Becoming Cary Grant?
The principal cast of Becoming Cary Grant includes Cary Grant, Jonathan Pryce, Judy Balaban, Mark Glancy, Barbara Jaynes.
When was Becoming Cary Grant released and how long is it?
Becoming Cary Grant was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.