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Over 300 films were produced by Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus, founders of one of Hollywood's most successful independent production companies, Cannon Films.

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  • Meet Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus, Cannon's founders.
  • See interviews with Hollywood stars like Chuck Norris.
  • Find out about Cannon Films' rise and fall.

Did You Know

  • Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus produced over 300 films.
  • The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2014.
  • The documentary features interviews with Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight.
  • The film has a runtime of 90 minutes.

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Who directed The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films?

Hilla Medalia directed the documentary.

What was the world premiere date of The Go-Go Boys?

The documentary premiered on May 16, 2014, at the Cannes Film Festival.

How many films did Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus produce together?

They produced over 300 films during their time with Cannon Films.

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