Darlings of the Gods

1989•2h 0m

Drama

Biographical dramatization of the tempestuous marriage of actors Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh.

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Production

Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Victoria, Simpson Le Mesurier Films, Thames Television

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 27, 1989

Last Aired

October 4, 1989

Networks

ABC TV

Created By

Roger Simpson

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Part 1

Air date: 1989-09-27

First part of a two-part TV movie

Part 2

Air date: 1989-10-04

Cast

Anthony Higgins

Laurence Olivier

Rhys McConnochie

Ralph Richardson

Mel Martin

Vivien Leigh

Jerome Ehlers

Peter Finch

Richard Pettyfer

David Kentish

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