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Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes

Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes

2024•53m•6.8/10
DocumentaryTV Movie

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6.8/10(6)

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.

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Production

Broadview Pictures, ZDF, ARTE

Language

DE

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

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

Lubna Azabal

Self - Actress

Benoît Debie

Benoît Debie

Self - Director of Photography

Sharon Núñez

Self - Animal Equality President

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

Self - Actor (archive footage)

James Gray

James Gray

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

David Letterman

David Letterman

Self - TV Host (archive footage)

River Phoenix

River Phoenix

Self - Actor (archive footage)

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