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Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes
Genres
DocumentaryTV Movie
Overview
The story of the rise to stardom of Joaquin Phoenix, an actor of magnetic physique, tumultuous past, socially committed, who for years has offered outstanding performances.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
53 min
Release Date
2024-05-12
Status
Released
Original Language
German
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
6.6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Edda Fischer
Self - Narrator (voice)
Frances Schoenberger
Self - Journalist
Tim Cogshell
Self - Film Critic
Martin Howden
Self - Biographer
Chris Snyder
Self - Artist Manager
Tom Miller
Self - Musician
Sasa Raphael
Self - Childhood Friend
Lubna Azabal
Self - Actress
Benoît Debie
Self - Director of Photography
Sharon Núñez
Self - Animal Equality President
Joaquin Phoenix
Self - Actor (archive footage)
James Gray
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Casey Affleck
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
David Letterman
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
River Phoenix
Self - Actor (archive footage)
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