Dean Martin: King of Cool
Synopsis
Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Tom Donahue explores Martin’s varied career, including his complicated relationships with Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and others. We hear from admirers such as critic Gerald Early, actor Jon Hamm, and Hip-Hop artist RZA who testify to Martin’s enduring mystique.
Top Cast
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Dean Martin
Self (archive footage)
Alec Baldwin
Self
Jeanine Basinger
Self
Jerry Blavat
Self
Peter Bogdanovich
Self
Bill Boggs
Self
Carol Burnett
Self
Bing Crosby
Self (archive footage)
Neil Daniels
Self
Sammy Davis Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Angie Dickinson
Self
Tom Dreesen
Self
Gerald Early
Self
Susan R Ewing
Self
Todd Fisher
Self
Will Friedwald
Self
Rosie Cox Gitlin
Self
Lee Hale
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
DOC NYC
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Donahue
- Original Score
- Leigh Roberts
- Original Title
- Dean Martin: King of Cool
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Sweden, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- CreativeChaos vmg, Turner Classic Movies, ZDF/Arte, SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Donahue
Leigh Roberts
Alecia Denegar, Stefano Ferrari
Tom Donahue
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, John Griffeth, Phillip Watson, Danny Strong
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Donahue
Director
Tom Donahue
Editor
Ilan Arboleda
Producer
Alecia Denegar
Director of Photography
Leigh Roberts
Original Music Composer
Tom Donahue
Producer
Stefano Ferrari
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dean Martin: King of Cool
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What is Dean Martin: King of Cool about?
Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Tom Donahue explores Martin’s varied career, including his complicated relationships with Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and others. We hear from admirers such as critic Gerald Early, actor Jon Hamm, and Hip-Hop artist RZA who testify to Martin’s enduring mystique.
Who directed Dean Martin: King of Cool?
Dean Martin: King of Cool was directed by Tom Donahue.
Who stars in Dean Martin: King of Cool?
The principal cast of Dean Martin: King of Cool includes Dean Martin, Alec Baldwin, Jeanine Basinger, Jerry Blavat, Peter Bogdanovich.
When was Dean Martin: King of Cool released and how long is it?
Dean Martin: King of Cool was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Dean Martin: King of Cool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dean Martin: King of Cool was composed by Leigh Roberts.