Discovering Film, Discovering: John Travolta
Season 14, Episode 11
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The story of the life and career of the Academy Award-nominated star of Jerry Maguire, Magnola, the Mission: Impossible franchise and many more films.
Discovering: Kevin CostnerA look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Dances with Wolves, The Bodyguard, Man of Steel and more.
Discovering: Glenn CloseA deep dive into the life of the eight-time Academy Award-nominated star, whose notable roles include Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians and its sequel.
Discovering: Tim RobbinsA deep dive into the life and career of Academy Award-winning The Shawshank Redemption star, who has also played notable roles in The Player, Mystic River and more.
Discovering: Michael KeatonFrom Batman to Spider-Man, Michael Keaton has done it all. This is a glimpse into the Hollywood star's life and career.
Discovering: John MalkovichA glimpse into the life of the Academy Award-nominated star whose huge portfolio of work includes starring roles in Places in the Heart, In the Line of Fire and more.
Discovering: Samuel L. JacksonA look into the life and career of the Hollywood superstar. From Coming to America and Pulp Fiction to Django Unchained, he has starred in many iconic films.
Discovering: Nicolas CageAn in-depth look into the career of the versatile Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage.
Discovering: Jeremy IronsTake a look back at the glittering career of multi award-winning British actor Jeremy Irons.
Discovering: Emma ThompsonExplore the career of one of Britain's most celebrated actresses and screenwriters, Dame Emma Thompson.
Discovering: John TravoltaAn exploration of the life and career of a film superstar. From Grease to Pulp Fiction, the award-winning John Travolta is a cultural icon.
Discovering: Matthew BroderickKnown for standout performances in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and more, this is a look at the life of one of America's most instantly recognisable stars.
Discovering: William HurtCelebrate the career, achievements and life of the four-time Academy Award-nominated actor William Hurt.
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
- StudioSky Arts
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