Secrets of McDonald's: 50 Years of the Big Mac

2018•1h 0m•7.0/10

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7.0/10(1)

The documentary traced the fast food company's journey from Route 66 diner to planet-conquering giant.

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Elephant House Studios

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Cast

Matthew McNulty

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John Banzhaf

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