A Tale of Two Sisters - Lorna Luft and Liza Minnelli
Documentary
Overview
Documentary which aired on television in 2004, about the two daughters of Judy Garland and their relationship.
Top Cast


Lorna Luft
Lorna Luft
Self
Lorna Luft
Self


Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli
Self
Liza Minnelli
Self


Judy Garland
Judy Garland
Self (archive footage)
Judy Garland
Self (archive footage)


Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow
Self
Barry Manilow
Self


Rock Hudson
Rock Hudson
Self (archive footage)
Rock Hudson
Self (archive footage)


Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Self
Frank Sinatra
Self


Dean Martin
Dean Martin
Self (archive footage)
Dean Martin
Self (archive footage)


Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis
Self (archive footage)
Jerry Lewis
Self (archive footage)
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