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201288 minGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Performance Arts

Char·ac·ter

201288 minGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Six prominent actors engage in a candid dialogue about the life and craft of acting in this 88-minute documentary.

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Six prominent actors engage in a candid dialogue about the life and craft of acting in this 88-minute documentary.

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Drago Sumonja

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Dabney Coleman

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Peter Falk

Charles Grodin

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Dabney Coleman, Peter Falk, Charles Grodin, Mark Rydell, Harry Dean Stanton, and Sydney Pollack engage in candid conversations about acting. They discuss their craft and share personal experiences. Filmed in various living rooms, the documentary portrays the relationships and camaraderie between these seasoned actors. Directed by Drago Sumonja, the film runs for 88 minutes and was released in 2012.

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