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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1966-11-30
Languageen
Runtime52m
Production

David L. Wolper Productions

6.7(7)
•1966•52m

The Legend of Marilyn Monroe

Documentary

Overview

The Legend of Marilyn Monroe is a 1966 American documentary film chronicling the life and career of actress Marilyn Monroe. Directed by Terry Sanders, and narrated by John Huston.

Writing & Screenplay
Theodore Strauss

Principal Cast

17 credited
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn MonroeSelf (archive footage)
JG
Jerry GieslerHimself
John Huston
John HustonNarrator
Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall
Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis
Clark Gable
Clark Gable
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Jane Russell
Jane Russell
Lee Strasberg
Lee Strasberg
Billy Wilder
Billy Wilder

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