

Casting By
2012-11-01 · 89 min · ★ 6.9
This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.
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Production details
- Directors
- Tom Donahue
- Production companies
- First Run Features, Our8's, CreativeChaos vmg, Genmaicha, Tashtego Films, HBO Documentary Films
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 22,497
Top Cast
Deborah AquilaSelf
Risa Bramon GarciaSelf
Ellen ChenowethSelf
Marion DoughertySelf
Mike FentonSelf
Lora KennedySelf
Nancy KlopperSelf
Ronna KressSelf
Ellen LewisSelf
John PapsideraSelf
Fred RoosSelf
Lynn StalmasterSelf
Juliet TaylorSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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