

Documentary · History
Overview
In the late 1990s, iconic photographer Bruce Weber barely managed to convince legendary actor Robert Mitchum (1917-97) to let himself be filmed simply hanging out with friends, telling anecdotes from his life and recording jazz standards.
Top Cast


Bruce Weber
Bruce Weber
Self - Interviewer / Narrator (voice)
Bruce Weber
Self - Interviewer / Narrator (voice)


Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp
Self - Actor
Johnny Depp
Self - Actor


Benicio del Toro
Benicio del Toro
Self - Actor
Benicio del Toro
Self - Actor


Albert S. Ruddy
Albert S. Ruddy
Self - Producer
Albert S. Ruddy
Self - Producer


Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood
Self - Actor
Clint Eastwood
Self - Actor


Jack O'Halloran
Jack O'Halloran
Self - Actor
Jack O'Halloran
Self - Actor


Polly Bergen
Polly Bergen
Self - Actress
Polly Bergen
Self - Actress


Brenda Vaccaro
Brenda Vaccaro
Self - Actress
Brenda Vaccaro
Self - Actress


Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo
Self - Actor
Danny Trejo
Self - Actor


Carrie Mitchum
Carrie Mitchum
Self - Granddaughter
Carrie Mitchum
Self - Granddaughter
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