
The Last Days of Marlon Brando
Documentary
Overview
July 1, 2004, Hollywood lost one of its biggest stars - Marlon Brando. He succumbs to pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 80. Even during his lifetime, the versatile actor was a legend. Surrounded by a unique aura and blessed with great talent, he advanced to become a celebrated star. But his private life resembles a Greek tragedy.
Top Cast


Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando
Self (archive footage)
Marlon Brando
Self (archive footage)
Peter Manso
Peter Manso
Self
Peter Manso
Self


George Englund
George Englund
Self
George Englund
Self
Ellen Adler
Ellen Adler
Self
Ellen Adler
Self
Scott Billups
Scott Billups
Self
Scott Billups
Self


Tarita
Tarita
Self
Tarita
Self
Tom Papke
Tom Papke
Self
Tom Papke
Self
Gary Foster
Gary Foster
Self
Gary Foster
Self
Ridha Behi
Ridha Behi
Self
Ridha Behi
Self
Jo An Corrales
Jo An Corrales
Self
Jo An Corrales
Self
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