

Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom
2012-03-20 · 96 min · ★ 7.4
Tony Curtis, the man who influenced Elvis Presley and James Dean. A sex symbol, a matinee idol, a powerful and magnetic actor, Tony Curtis was the original movie star.
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- Ian Ayres
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- French Connection Films
- Countries
- France
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- Released
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Tony CurtisSelf
Roger MooreSelf
Jamie Lee CurtisSelf
Hugh HefnerSelf
Harry BelafonteSelf
Marian CollierSelf
Debbie ReynoldsSelf
Nehemiah PersoffSelf
Mamie Van DorenSelf
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