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Mad Mel: The Rise and Fall of a Hollywood Icon
No celebrity signifies more success as he does the meaning of failure then Mel Gibson
Genres
Documentary
Overview
A look at the rise and fall of Mel Gibson's career using footage from across the web.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
120 min
Release Date
2010-07-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
3.7
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Mel Gibson
Self (archive footage)
Robert Downey Jr.
Self (archive footage)
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