Anthony Perkins: A Life in the Shadows(1999)
He stunned in Psycho—but do you know the truth about Anthony Perkins?
Anthony Perkins: A Life in the Shadows Synopsis
The life of legendary actor Anthony Perkins is recounted by friends and family, colleagues and co-stars, revealing the man underneath Norman Bates.
Anthony Perkins: A Life in the Shadows (1999) is a documentary film directed by Selina Lin, released on January 11, 1999 with a runtime of 45m. It stars Dennis Christopher, Mary Griffitts, John Kerr and Janet Leigh. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Selina Lin
- Writers:
- Stephen Farber
- Producers:
- Selina Lin, Stephen Farber
- Production:
- A&E Home Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Anthony Perkins: A Life in the Shadows Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dennis Christopher
as Self
- Mary Griffitts
Mary Griffitts
as Self
John Kerr
as Self
Janet Leigh
as Self
Sidney Lumet
as Self
Karl Malden
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Selina Lin, written by Stephen Farber, produced by Selina Lin and Stephen Farber.
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Anthony Perkins: A Life in the Shadows Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of Anthony Perkins: A Life in the Shadows (1999) includes Dennis Christopher, Mary Griffitts, John Kerr, Janet Leigh and Sidney Lumet. The film was directed by Selina Lin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Anthony Perkins: A Life in the Shadows released?
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Anthony Perkins: A Life in the Shadows was released on January 11, 1999 and runs for 45m.
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Anthony Perkins: A Life in the Shadows (1999) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.