
Meister des Grauens - Thomas Gottschalk präsentiert Stephen King
2014-08-21 · 94 min · ★ 9.0
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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