Yul Brynner, the Magnificent
Les Mille et Une Vies de Yul Brynner
“From Gipsy to king of Hollywood”
Synopsis
The incredible story of the mythical Russian-American actor and filmmaker Yul Brynner (1920-85), the most exotic sex-symbol since Rudolph Valentino; the story of the atypical destiny of an international nomad: from the Parisian cabarets to the stages of Broadway and the Hollywood studios. The rise to fame of a multidisciplinary genius who became a king of the screen.
Top Cast
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Julie Debazac
Self - Narrator (voice)
Yul Brynner
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Cecil B. DeMille
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Charlton Heston
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Ingrid Bergman
Self - Actress (archive footage)
Doris Kleiner
Self - Brynner's 2nd Wife (archive footage)
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benoît Gautier, Jean-Frédéric Thibault
- Screenplay & Story
- Benoît Gautier, Jean-Frédéric Thibault
- Original Score
- Jérôme Dedina
- Original Title
- Les Mille et Une Vies de Yul Brynner
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Darjeeling, Ciné+, RTS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benoît Gautier, Jean-Frédéric Thibault
Benoît Gautier, Jean-Frédéric Thibault
Jérôme Dedina
Philippe Baillon
Marc Lustigman, Noam Roubah, Eliott Baillon
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Baillon
Editor
Jérôme Dedina
Original Music Composer
Marc Lustigman
Producer
Noam Roubah
Producer
Benoît Gautier
Writer
Jean-Frédéric Thibault
Writer
Benoît Gautier
Director
Jean-Frédéric Thibault
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yul Brynner, the Magnificent
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What is Yul Brynner, the Magnificent about?
The incredible story of the mythical Russian-American actor and filmmaker Yul Brynner (1920-85), the most exotic sex-symbol since Rudolph Valentino; the story of the atypical destiny of an international nomad: from the Parisian cabarets to the stages of Broadway and the Hollywood studios. The rise to fame of a multidisciplinary genius who became a king of the screen.
Who directed Yul Brynner, the Magnificent?
Yul Brynner, the Magnificent was directed by Benoît Gautier, Jean-Frédéric Thibault.
Who stars in Yul Brynner, the Magnificent?
The principal cast of Yul Brynner, the Magnificent includes Julie Debazac, Yul Brynner, Cecil B. DeMille, Charlton Heston, Ingrid Bergman.
When was Yul Brynner, the Magnificent released and how long is it?
Yul Brynner, the Magnificent was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Yul Brynner, the Magnificent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yul Brynner, the Magnificent was composed by Jérôme Dedina.