After being stereotyped in countless roles as Mexican bandits, Indian warriors, Oriental villains and Arab princes, Anthony Quinn confounded Hollywood by turning his back on a career as character actor. Instead, by going his own way, he became an internationally acclaimed Academy Award-winning star.
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Born in Mexico, he became the main family provider when his father died in an accident. So began the story of a man who had a “thousand jobs” before acting in a film of Cecil B. DeMille – and who within weeks had married the great director’s daughter.
Here is the Mighty Quinn with his own on-camera narration and comments of actors Julie Harris, Tony Franciosa, Gina Lollobrigida, Giulietta Masina, Giancarlo Giannini, directors Federico Fellini, Martin Ritt, J. Lee Thompson, Stanley Kramer and children, Valentina and Lorenzo. Clips come from La Strada, Lust For Life, Lawrence Of Arabia, Requiem For A Heavyweight, Blood And Sand, Viva Zapata, The Guns Of Navarone, Wild Is The Wind, The Black Orchid, Walk In The Spring Rain, and of course, Zorba The Greek.
Reviews
“Fascinating study of mighty Quinn.” -Daily News
“This is an affectionate, unstinting, in depth look at the man and his life… A wonderful parlay for our eyes and minds, dealing with an unusual, unique individual.” -Newark Star Ledger
“It’s Quinn himself, a man with his own vast lust for life. Three stars.” -Detroit Free Press
Details
LENGTH: 1 x 60 Minutes
FORMAT: Special
CAMERA: 16mm, Betacam
INTERNATIONAL TRACK: Yes
TEXTLESS: No
CLOSED CAPTIONS: No
ASPECT RATIO: 4:3
PRODUCTION YEAR: 1990
RELEASE YEAR: 1990
SUPPLIER: Wombat Productions
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
RIGHTS TERRITORY: Worldwide
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