The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful

The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful

The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful

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The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful

1996

1h 34m

10.0(3 votes)

Documentary

History

TV Movie

Overview

A documentary reflecting on women in film and the entertainment industry through the ages led and hosted by some of its most beloved female icons.

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Turner Network Television

Women in Film

Granada Television

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Laura San Giacomo

Narrator / Spirit of the Movies

Laura San Giacomo

Acting

Kathy Bates

Self

Kathy Bates

Acting

Glenn Close

Self

Acting

Jamie Lee Curtis

Self

Jamie Lee Curtis

Writing

Nora Ephron

Self

Nora Ephron

Acting

Sally Field

Self

Sally Field

Acting

Daryl Hannah

Self

Daryl Hannah

Acting

Rosie O'Donnell

Self

Rosie O'Donnell

Acting

Natasha Richardson

Self

Natasha Richardson

Acting

Sharon Stone

Self

Sharon Stone

Acting

Kathleen Turner

Self

Kathleen Turner

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