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Being the Ricardos
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Being the Ricardos

2021-12-10 · 132 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · History

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.

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Directors
Aaron Sorkin
Production companies
Amazon Studios, Big Indie Pictures, Escape Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 450,000

Top Cast

Nicole KidmanNicole KidmanLucille Ball
Javier BardemJavier BardemDesi Arnaz
J.K. SimmonsJ.K. SimmonsWilliam Frawley
Nina AriandaNina AriandaVivian Vance
Tony HaleTony HaleJess Oppenheimer
Alia ShawkatAlia ShawkatMadelyn Pugh
Jake LacyJake LacyBob Carroll Jr.
Linda LavinLinda LavinOlder Madelyn Pugh
Ronny CoxRonny CoxOlder Bob Carroll
John RubinsteinJohn RubinsteinOlder Jess Oppenheimer
Clark GreggClark GreggHoward Wenke
Nelson FranklinNelson FranklinJoe Strickland
Jeff HolmanJeff HolmanRoger Otter
Jonah PlattJonah PlattTip Tribby
Christopher DenhamChristopher DenhamDonald Glass
Brian HoweBrian HoweCharles Koerner
Ron PerkinsRon PerkinsMacy
Baize BuzanBaize BuzanMary Pat
Matt CookMatt Cook1st AD
Joshua BednarskyPA Bill

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