Jeff Bridges: A Reluctant Star

Jeff Bridges: A Reluctant Star

2025•52m•7.7/10

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7.7/10(3)

A chronicle of the life and successful career of American actor Jeff Bridges, who for many years was a star reluctant to shine, until the hardworking and discreet actor crossed paths with a character who became a pop culture icon.

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Zeta Productions, ARTE GEIE

Language

FR

Status

Released

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Cast

Charles-Antoine de Rouvre

Self - Narrator (voice)

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Self - Actor (archive footage)

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