Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom

Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom

2022•52m•7.0/10

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7.0/10(7)

A portrait of the American actress Jamie Lee Curtis, daughter of the legendary actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, mythical scream queen and brilliant comedy actress.

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ARTE, 13 Prods

Language

FR

Status

Released

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Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis

Self - Actress (archive footage)

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