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The Great Buster: A Celebration
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The Great Buster: A Celebration

2018-10-05 · 102 min · ★ 7.2

Documentary · Comedy

A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians—Buster Keaton—whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created his legacy as a true cinematic visionary.

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Directors
Peter Bogdanovich
Production companies
Cohen Media Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
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Peter BogdanovichPeter BogdanovichNarrator (voice)
James KarenJames KarenSelf
Dick Van DykeDick Van DykeSelf
Johnny KnoxvilleJohnny KnoxvilleSelf
Paul DooleyPaul DooleySelf
French StewartFrench StewartSelf
Richard LewisRichard LewisSelf
Carl ReinerCarl ReinerSelf
Bill HaderBill HaderSelf
Mel BrooksMel BrooksSelf
Cybill ShepherdCybill ShepherdSelf
Werner HerzogWerner HerzogSelf
Jon WattsJon WattsSelf
Nick KrollNick KrollSelf
Quentin TarantinoQuentin TarantinoSelf
Leonard MaltinLeonard MaltinSelf
Ben MankiewiczBen MankiewiczSelf
Bill IrwinBill IrwinSelf
Norman LloydNorman LloydSelf
Bob BorgenSelf

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