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Bert Stern - Original Madman
7.6 / 10• 2011• 1h 33m•NR• English
DocumentaryHistory
Storyline
The untold and intimate life story of one of the greatest American photographers of all time, Bert Stern. After working alongside Stanley Kubrick at Look Magazine, Stern became an original Madison Avenue 'mad man', his images helping to create modern advertising. Ground-breaking photos of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Marilyn Monroe and Twiggy, coupled with his astonishing success in advertising, minted Stern as a celebrity in his own right.
Cast & Crew
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Bert Stern
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Twiggy
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Kylie Minogue
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Marilyn Monroe
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Brigitte Bardot
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Woody Allen
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Diana Vreeland
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James B. Harris
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Shannah Laumeister Stern's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Bert Stern - Original Madman is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
