Katy Manning
Biography: Catherine Ann "Katy" Manning (born 14 October 1946) is a British actress. Although she has made many appearances on both screen and stage, Manning is best known for her part as the companion Jo Grant in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who. Manning initially played the role regularly from 1971 to 1973 but also reprised the role in the Doctor Who spin-off The 'Sarah Jane Adventures' in 2010, and 'Power Of The Doctor' in 2022. She is also well known for voicing Iris Wildthyme in the audio series 'Iris Wildthyme' for Big Finish Productions since 2005.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 14, 1949
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Life on Earth
2011-05-09
Life on Earth
Overview: A documentary about the making of Terror of the Autons. Actors Katy Manning and Richard Franklin, both of whom made their debuts in this story, recount the production with the help of Jon Pertwee (through an archive interview), Script Editor Terrance Dicks and Producer Barry Letts who, along with new series Producer Phil Collinson, discuss how the series' production regimes differed between the new series and the old.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-05-09
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The Doctor's Moriarty
2011-05-09
The Doctor's Moriarty
Overview: With the introduction of the Master, the Doctor now had his very own Moriarty, who would be the dark figure behind every story in Season 8, and many more beyond that. This documentary discusses the enduring appeal of the character.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-05-09
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Frog Dreaming
1986-05-01
Frog Dreaming
Overview: American boy Cody lives in Australia with his guardian, Gaza. Cody is very imaginative, inventive and inquisitive. He comes accross some strange events happening in Devil's Knob national park associated with an aboriginal myth about "frog dreamings". Cody tries to investigate...
Genres: Drama Adventure Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-01
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Farewell, Sarah Jane
2020-04-19
Farewell, Sarah Jane
Overview: Following the death of Sarah-Jane Smith, her friends and allies reunite at a memorial service to pay their respects.
Genres: Adventure Drama Science Fiction Action Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-19
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When Darkness Falls
2006-07-08
When Darkness Falls
Overview: When Private Detective Virginia Martin is suspected of murdering a local call girl, she has two days to clear her name. Under the watchful eye of a police rookie - the alluring Betsy Sloane - the investigation that ensues draws our heroine into the familiar noir landscape of New York in the 1940s. In solving the case, the pair meet a number of quirky characters including a drunken sailor with a violent streak, a Police Commissioner with a secret vendetta and an ill tempered showgirl called Jinx de Luxe.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-07-08
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Easter in Bunnyland
2000-01-01
Easter in Bunnyland
Overview: In this animated adventure for the whole family, Easter is right around the corner, and three rabbits -- Flip Rabbit, Bitsy Bunn, and Buck -- are looking forward to celebrating the holiday with their good friend, the Easter Bunny. But the Easter Bunny is nowhere to be found, and Flip and his pals learn that the Bunny has been abducted by the evil Beau Rat and his partner in crime, J.J. Can Flip, Bitsy, and Buck rescue the Easter Bunny in time to save the holiday?
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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D4 The Trojan Dog
1999-01-01
D4 The Trojan Dog
Overview: The magical tale of a colony of mice whose happy home is invaded by a band of nasty cats. The cats rule over the house with iron claws, making the mice miserable. Follow the riotous adventures of the mice and their mighty Trojan Dog, as they defeat the cats and win back their home ... and make a few canine friends along the way!
Genres: Animation TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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Oakie's Outback Adventures
2011-08-04
Oakie's Outback Adventures
Overview: Oakie, a young blue heeler pup, is supposed to be delivered to Texas, USA, but through a courier bungle he ends up in Texas, Queensland, in Outback Australia. Oakie is quickly befriended by Action Dann (an animated character identifiably based on Troy Dann) and they embark on a series of adventures, meeting many wonderful and quirky characters in the rugged and unique beauty of the Australian Outback.
Genres: Animation Family History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-08-04
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Eskimo Nell
1975-01-17
Eskimo Nell
Overview: Three young men, a scriptwriter, a producer and a director are called in by Benny U Murdoch, an exotic movie producer. He wants to make a new erotic movie starring a big woman - the "Eskimo Nell" of the title. However problems start from the beginning, the scriptwriter is a virgin, a lover of penguins and hasn't a clue on how to write an erotic movie, each of the three main backers want a different type of movie - a western, an erotic and a kung-fu movie with different people in the main part. However problems really start for the three when Benny runs off with all the money and they have to make three different versions of the same film and try not to let the backers and stars know what has happened. And this is made harder when there is a clean-up-filth society breathing down their necks....
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-01-17
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Melvin, Son of Alvin
1984-12-20
Melvin, Son of Alvin
Overview: A shy young man is irresistible to women.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-20
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Doctor Who and the Third Man
2019-07-08
Doctor Who and the Third Man
Overview: A retrospective documentary on the tenure of Jon Pertwee as the Third Doctor in the show Doctor Who.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-07-08
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Lust in Space
1998-05-28
Lust in Space
Overview: Doctor Who travelled with the most gorgeous girls in the Cosmos. But was there any Lust in Space? Doctor Who is on trial - and the charge is sexism! The scene is set, the witnesses called. We expose Doctor Who’s final taboo! It’s everything you wanted to know about sex (in Doctor Who) but were afraid to ask!
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-05-28
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ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis
2001-11-12
ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis
Overview: It was a operation worthy of UNIT itself… bringing The Brigadier (Nicholas Courtney), Captain Yates (Richard Franklin) and RSM Benton (John Levene) back together again at Chicago TARDIS. In this production we tear through the red tape to cover the convention and also talk to Katy Manning, Jon Pertwee, Terrance Dicks, Gary Russell, J. Jeremy Bentham and many more about the secret behind UNIT’s success.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-12
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The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
2013-11-23
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Overview: With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who about to film, the "classic" Doctors Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy are keen to be involved. But do they manage it?
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-11-23
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Doctor Who: Defenders of Earth!
2023-01-26
Doctor Who: Defenders of Earth!
Overview: Jo Jones - defender of ALL life on Earth!
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-01-26
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Doctor Who: Hello Boys!
2019-04-16
Doctor Who: Hello Boys!
Overview: Jo and Cliff Jones return to Llanfairfach to defeat more of the deadly giant maggots for the Doctor's sake.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-04-16
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Run For Your Wife
2012-05-16
Run For Your Wife
Overview: John Smith has been happily involved in a bigamous marriage for five years. He lives with Stephanie in Finsbury and Michelle in Stockwell. Fortunately, for John, he's a taxi driver which involves varying shift work! Simple? Well, when John unwittingly becomes a have-a-go hero and the Finsbury and Stockwell police forces discover something suspicious in their paperwork, John's happy bubble is about to be burst. The action of the movie takes place during the next hectic 24 hours as John, with the assistance of his gullible neighbor Gary, rush between North and South London attempting to thwart the police and prevent the two loving wives coming face to face!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-05-16
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Doctor Who: Return of the Autons
2020-11-25
Doctor Who: Return of the Autons
Overview: In Jo and Cliff's home, they're accosted by Autons - but Jo saves the day.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-11-25
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Hello Sailor!: Making the Sea Devils
Hello Sailor!: Making the Sea Devils
Overview: Cast and crew discuss the making of The Sea Devils, from the television series Doctor Who.
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Original Language: en
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The Doctors: The Jon Pertwee Years
2017-08-01
The Doctors: The Jon Pertwee Years
Overview: This is the definitive set of interviews with the team of actors who brought the Jon Pertwee era of Doctor Who to life! This documentary includes the best in-depth interviews with Jon Pertwee (the Third Doctor), Katy Manning (Jo Grant), Caroline John (Liz Shaw), Nicholas Courtney (The Brigadier), Richard Franklin (Captain Yates) and John Levine (Sergeant Benton) ever undertaken.
Genres: Documentary Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-08-01
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Tales of Television Centre
2012-05-17
Tales of Television Centre
Overview: Various actors, presenters, directors and other staff who have worked at the iconic BBC Television Centre at Shepherd's Bush in London reminisce about their time there.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-05-17
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The Golden Road
The Golden Road
Overview: A free-spirited lodger profoundly disrupts the lives of the suburban family she moves in with.
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Original Language: en
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Evil Never Dies
2014-01-13
Evil Never Dies
Overview: Ex-gangster Harry Payne confronts his violent past and vengeance from beyond the grave.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-13
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Doctor Who: A New Dimension
2005-03-26
Doctor Who: A New Dimension
Overview: Documentary lead-in to the premiere episode of the 2005 revival of Doctor Who. Features cast interviews, behind the scenes footage, and a look at the Doctor's past.
Genres: Documentary Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-26
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Jungle Girl and the Lost Island of Dinosaurs
2002-01-01
Jungle Girl and the Lost Island of Dinosaurs
Overview: The story of Emma Sharp, a prim and proper English child who becomes the Jungle Girl. On their way home to England, Emma and her father, William are wrecked on a mysterious uncharted island. The crew of their boat, Captain Jack and his mate Terry, steal the island's precious Golden Monkey statue. This act unleashes a herd of dinosaurs and threatens the safety of the entire island. Beano the talking dolphin, asks Emma to help him save the island. This she does, aided by Samson the toucan, Chuntee the chimp and Zelinka the Python. The statue is returned, the island is saved and Emma returns home with a new thirst for adventure.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
1971-01-23
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
Overview: The Master, an old adversary of the Doctor, has arrived on Earth to destroy humanity with the aid of the Nestene Consciousness and their army of Autons and killer plastic daffodils - unless the Doctor, joined by new assistant Jo Grant, can stop them.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-01-23
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Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil
1971-03-06
Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil
Overview: Professor Emil Keller has created a machine that can pacify even the most dangerous of criminals. But when the Doctor and Jo arrive at Stangmoor Prison for a demonstration, things start to go horribly wrong - especially when they discover that the Doctor's old enemy the Master is responsible for the machine.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-03-06
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Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos
1971-04-03
Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos
Overview: A group of gold-skinned aliens known as the Axons land on Earth and offer wondrous technology in exchange for fuel. The Doctor, however, isn't fooled, uncovering the Axons' true nature and once again facing his archenemy the Master...
Genres: Drama Action Adventure Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-04-03
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Doctor Who: Colony in Space
1971-05-15
Doctor Who: Colony in Space
Overview: When the Master steals the Time Lords' secret file on the Doomsday Weapon, they grant the Doctor a temporary reprieve from his exile on Earth to deal with the crisis. He and Jo arrive on the planet Uxarieus and become enmeshed in a struggle between an agrarian colony and a powerful mining corporation.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-05-15
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Doctor Who: The Dæmons
1971-06-19
Doctor Who: The Dæmons
Overview: On the eve of May Day, dark elemental forces begin to disturb the village of Devil's End as the Master summons the demon Azal: unexplained murders, a stone gargoyle come to life, and a nigh-impenetrable infernal energy dome. With the Master fully prepared to destroy the Earth, the Doctor and UNIT - aided by a benevolent practitioner of witchcraft - battle the wicked rites of a secret science wielded by an alien from another world.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-06-19
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Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks
1972-01-22
Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks
Overview: Guerillas time-jump back from the 22nd century to assassinate Sir Reginald Styles - a diplomat working for World Peace, The Doctor discovers they are from a future where the Daleks have invaded the Earth (Following wars precipitated by Styles's destruction at the peace conference). With the Daleks desperate to maintain their version of history, The Doctor and Jo find themselves in a totalitarian future, where they must discover who really happened and prevent it.
Genres: Family Adventure Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-01-22
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Doctor Who: The Curse of Peladon
1972-02-19
Doctor Who: The Curse of Peladon
Overview: The planet Peladon has applied to join the Galactic Federation, and The Doctor is mistaken for the chairman of the committee sent to assess its application, while Jo is taken for an Earth princess, with the mythical curse of Aggedor apparently striking chancellor Torbis dead, The Doctor must discover who is desperate to stop Peladon joining, but soon he is sentenced to death and his only Allies seem to be Jo and the Ice Warrior Delegates.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-02-19
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Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
1972-04-01
Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
Overview: The Master joins forces with The Sea Devils to take over the world, unless The Doctor and The Royal Navy can stop them.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-04-01
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Doctor Who: The Mutants
1972-05-13
Doctor Who: The Mutants
Overview: The Time Lords send the Doctor and Jo on a mission to deliver a sealed message pod to an unknown party aboard a Skybase orbiting the planet Solos in the 30th century. They are caught quickly in a power struggle between the cruel Marshal of Solos and the young Solonian Ky over the future of Solos - a future that hinges on the contents of the message.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-05-13
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Doctor Who: The Time Monster
1972-06-24
Doctor Who: The Time Monster
Overview: The Master, in the guise of Professor Thascalos, has constructed at the Newton Institute in Wootton a device known as TOMTIT - Transmission Of Matter Through Interstitial Time - to gain control over Kronos, a creature from outside time. The creature is summoned but proves to be uncontrollable.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-06-24
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Doctor Who: Carnival of Monsters
1973-02-17
Doctor Who: Carnival of Monsters
Overview: The Doctor and Jo find themselves trapped inside an alien peepshow machine which showman Vorg and his assistant Shirna have brought to amuse the populace of the planet Inter Minor. Can they escape Vorg and the ferocious Drashigs?
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-02-17
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Doctor Who: Frontier in Space
1973-03-31
Doctor Who: Frontier in Space
Overview: In the 26th century, the Doctor and Jo uncover a plot by the Master to provoke an interplanetary war between Earth and Draconia.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-03-31
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Doctor Who: Planet of the Daleks
1973-05-12
Doctor Who: Planet of the Daleks
Overview: On the jungle planet Spiridon, the Doctor, Jo and a Thal group find a slumbering army of Daleks ready to awaken.
Genres: Drama Action Adventure Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-05-12
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Doctor Who: The Green Death
1973-06-23
Doctor Who: The Green Death
Overview: The Doctor and UNIT investigate a deadly infection lurking underneath the Welsh mining town of Llanfairfach. It's an adventure that will change Jo Grant's life forever...
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-06-23
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Doctor Who: The Three Doctors
1973-01-20
Doctor Who: The Three Doctors
Overview: Time itself is in peril! The Time Lords and UNIT find themselves besieged by a mythic figure from the Time Lords' past hell-bent on destruction. The only way to defeat him is to break the First Law of Time and let the Doctor help himself — literally...
Genres: Science Fiction Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-20
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Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
1973-10-17
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
Overview: Based on the hit play. A British Government Minister puts forward a bill to battle filth in the UK but that doesn't stop him having an affair with both his secretary, Miss Parkyn and Wendy, the wife of a high-up reporter. Opponents to the bill - mainly some hippy girls, lead by Johnny, kidnap the Minister's best friend and co-founder of the bill, Barry Ovis just as he was getting married to his fiancee, Joan. Barry escapes, just before the police raid the hippies hiding place - to claim that Ovis was in a orgy and get the bill defeated - and dashes back to his and Joan's flat followed by Inspector Ruff, who is investigating the kidnap and Damina, one of the hippies. Meanwhile, the Minister is also trying to use the flat to carry on his affairs with both Wendy and Miss Parkyn. The Minister, Barry & Joan tries to keep the truth from Ruft, Wilfred Potts, an old and honest MP, Birdie, the Minister's wife and stop the hippies, and this causes no end of trouble.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-10-17
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A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
2013-07-15
A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
Overview: This exclusive documentary looks at the life and career of Jon Pertwee. With contributions from actors Katy Manning, Judy Cornwell, David Jacobs, Geoffrey Bayldon and Kenneth Earle, Doctor Who writer and script editor Terrance Dicks and long-time friend Stuart Money.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-07-15
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Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?
1998-01-01
Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?
Overview: By her own admission, Katy Manning is ‘as blind as a bat’ and never knows where she’ll end up. When she suddenly arrived in the UK, Katy was probably as surprised as the rest of us! Determined to thank the legion of Doctor Who fans who had written and supported her during her years abroad, Katy embarked on a whirlwind tour of British conventions and shops before leaving (yet again) for Australia… Along the way bump into Nicholas Courtney, Richard Franklin, John Leeson, Sophie Aldred, Sylvester McCoy, Michael Sheard and other surprise guest stars!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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Katy Manning's World Down Under
2002-08-01
Katy Manning's World Down Under
Overview: Have you wondered what it’s like being a star from Doctor Who living in Australia? Almost the only star in fact! That’s exactly the life Katy has led for the last 20 years (off and on) and you wouldn’t believe the things she gets up to! Well probably you would! In this absolutely, totally and utterly unique production, Katy - Interviews Louise Pajo, Sue Willis, Robert Kitts and Keff McCulloch at an Aussie Doctor Who convention - Gives us a whirlwind tour of Sydney - Introduces us to the best friend who was her flatmate during Doctor Who - Embarrasses her children again - Persuades her partner, Aussie legend Barry Crocker, to step in front of the camera with her - Takes a sideways look at Doctor Who fandom in Australia. There really is only one Katy Manning … Thank God! This World is too small for any more!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-01
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Jeepers Creepers
2020-10-12
Jeepers Creepers
Overview: After twenty years as a struggling variety turn and then a prolific scriptwriter and television star, comic genius Marty Feldman found screen stardom with his very first Hollywood role in Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein. With his wife Lauretta as the power behind the throne, his rise and fall and decline is related through bittersweet memories of the past and intoxicated infidelities in the present.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-10-12
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