Overview

A documentary incorporating footage of Montgomery Clift’s most memorable films; interviews with family and friends, and rare archival material stretching back to his childhood. What develops is the story of an intense young boy who yearned for stardom, achieved notable success in such classic films as From Here to Eternity and I Confess, only to be ruined by alcohol addiction and his inability to face his own fears and homosexual desires. Montgomery Clift, as this film portrays him, may not have been a happy man but he never compromised his acting talents for Hollywood.

Cast

Montgomery Clift, Judy Balaban, Patricia Bosworth, Brooks Clift, Augusta Dabney, Jane Fonda, Bill Gunn, Robert La Guardia

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What is "Montgomery Clift" about?

A documentary incorporating footage of Montgomery Clift’s most memorable films; interviews with family and friends, and rare archival material stretching back to his childhood. What develops is the story of an intense young boy who yearned for stardom, achieved notable success in such classic films as From Here to Eternity and I Confess, only to be ruined by alcohol addiction and his inability to face his own fears and homosexual desires. Montgomery Clift, as this film portrays him, may not have been a happy man but he never compromised his acting talents for Hollywood.

When was "Montgomery Clift" released?

Montgomery Clift was released in 1983.

Who stars in "Montgomery Clift"?

The cast includes Montgomery Clift, Judy Balaban, Patricia Bosworth, Brooks Clift.

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