Discovering Film, Discovering: Jeff Bridges
Season 10, Episode 8
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A look at the life and career of screen icon Al Pacino, who shot to fame in mafia masterpiece The Godfather, before starring in Serpico, Scarface and Scent of a Woman.
Discovering: Bill MurrayA look at Bill Murray, famed for his BAFTA-winning performance in Lost in Translation, his collaborations with Wes Anderson and roles in Groundhog Day and Ghostbusters.
Discovering: Clint EastwoodFrom the Man with No Name to a two-time Academy Award-winning director and Hollywood legend, explore the life and career of actor, filmmaker and politician Clint Eastwood.
Discovering: Michael CaineA look at the life and career of the British film icon Sir Michael Caine, who made his breakthrough in the 1960s and went on to win many awards for his contribution to cinema, including two Academy Awards.
Discovering: Jean SimmonsAn inside look at the life and career of Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Jean Simmons.
Discovering: Susan SarandonA glimpse into the life and hugely successful career of Academy Award-winning actress and activist, Susan Sarandon.
Discovering: Christopher PlummerA look into the life and legacy of the late Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Plummer.
Discovering: Jeff BridgesA glimpse into the life of Jeff Bridges, who scooped an Academy Award for his performance in Crazy Heart and also starred in Tron and True Grit.
Discovering: Sean ConneryA look at the life and legendary career of the original James Bond - Academy Award-winning Sean Connery.
Discovering: Robin WilliamsA look at the life of the late Robin Williams, the Academy Award-winning star of much-loved films such as Good Will Hunting, Jumanji and Mrs Doubtfire.
Discovering: Robert De NiroA look at the life of legendary two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro, star of The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver and Goodfellas.
Discovering: Alain DelonA glimpse into the life of French star and winner of the 2019 Honorary Palme d'Or, Alain Delon.
Discovering: Maggie SmithTake a look at the life and career of Academy Award-winning Dame Maggie Smith as we mark the sad passing of one of the UK's most cherished acting greats.
Show more- About this episode
- Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the `golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. `Discovering Film' profiles some of these stars who became iconic face and household names during this era. Marlene Dietrich, Grace Kelly, Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire, Humphrey Bogart and Henry Fonda are among the stars and starlets featured in the hour-long episodes, which take a detailed look at their lives and careers. The programme explains how the stars of the screen rose to fame and lasted long enough at the top to create a legacy that still endures decades later.
- CrewLyndy Saville (Director)
- GenreFactual, Arts
- Seasons9
- ChannelSky Arts
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