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The Man Who Definitely Didn't Steal Hollywood
6.2 / 10• 2024• 1h 30m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
Giancarlo Parretti was central to one of Hollywood’s greatest scandals. In 1990, Parretti bought iconic James Bond studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists for $1.3B with high hopes. However, within weeks, the 17th James Bond film (GoldenEye) was put on ice, paycheques to Dustin Hoffman and Sylvester Stallone had bounced, and hundreds of staff were fired. Parretti soon faced an FBI investigation for alleged financial irregularities and his ownership of Hollywood’s most famous studio spiraled out of control.
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Giancarlo Parretti
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4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Dower's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Man Who Definitely Didn't Steal Hollywood is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
