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Meister des Grauens - Thomas Gottschalk präsentiert Stephen King

2014-08-21 · 94 min · ★ 9.0

Documentary · Horror · Mystery · TV Movie

With the help of elaborate re-enactments, TV star Thomas Gottschalk tells the dramatic story of King's life: his journey from alcoholic, penniless and completely impoverished author to multi-millionaire who was almost fatally injured in a car accident.

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Stephen KingStephen KingSelf
Thomas GottschalkThomas GottschalkSelf
Frank SchätzingFrank SchätzingSelf
Jochen BendelJochen BendelSelf
Sebastian FitzekSebastian FitzekSelf

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