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It Takes a Lunatic
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It Takes a Lunatic

2019-05-03 · 126 min · ★ 5.3

Documentary

The extraordinary life of beloved acting teacher and theatre producer Wynn Handman is recalled in this portrait of a provocative, innovative artist.

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Directors
Billy Lyons
Production companies
Exemplar Productions
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard GereRichard GereSelf
Michael DouglasMichael DouglasSelf
Alec BaldwinAlec BaldwinSelf
James CaanJames CaanSelf
John LeguizamoJohn LeguizamoSelf
Chris CooperChris CooperSelf
Frank LangellaFrank LangellaSelf
Bill IrwinBill IrwinSelf
Eric BogosianEric BogosianSelf
Susan LucciSusan LucciSelf
Lauren GrahamLauren GrahamSelf
Aasif MandviAasif MandviSelf
Joel GreyJoel GreySelf
André BishopSelf
Marianne Leone CooperMarianne Leone CooperSelf
Randall Duk KimRandall Duk KimSelf
Wynn HandmanSelf (archive footage)

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