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Katharine Hepburn: The Great Kate
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Katharine Hepburn: The Great Kate

2014-03-02 · 76 min · ★ 6.5

Documentary · TV Movie

A peep behind the scenes of the golden era of Hollywood to discover exactly how and why Katharine Hepburn became one of the most famous actresses in the glamorous world of cinema.

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Directors
Rieke Brendel, Andrew Davies
Production companies
ARTE, Media, Florianfilm
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dick CavettDick CavettSelf - Chat-Show Host
Deborah Nadoolman LandisDeborah Nadoolman LandisSelf - Professor of Costume Design
Jerry AdlerJerry AdlerSelf - Actor
Robert S. BirchardSelf - Film Historian
Katie CouricKatie CouricSelf - Interviewer (archive footage)
Katharine HepburnKatharine HepburnSelf - Interviewee (archive footage)

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