Hugh Hefner: American Playboy(2003)
Hugh Hefner: American Playboy Synopsis
With his magazine Hugh Hefner changed the face of publishing, combining titillation with hard-edged reporting and serving up nudity with taste. His swinging bachelor ways also made him an icon for the straight males for whom his publication was tailor-made. Join Richard Kiley in this documentary about the quintessential ladies' man. Includes footage, photos and interviews with Camille Paglia, Mel Torme, Tony Curtis and more.
Hugh Hefner: American Playboy (2003) is a documentary film directed by Kevin Burns, released on November 18, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Hugh Hefner, Barbi Benton, Tony Curtis and Mel Tormé. Viewers rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Burns
- Writers:
- Ken Warun
- Production:
- Image Entertainment, Foxstar Productions
- Budget:
- $450,000
- Status:
- Released
Hugh Hefner: American Playboy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hugh Hefner
as Self
Barbi Benton
as Self
Tony Curtis
as Self
Mel Tormé
as Self
Camille Paglia
as Self
Ray Bradbury
as Self
- Christie Hefner
Christie Hefner
as Self
Kimberley Conrad
as Self
LeRoy Neiman
as Self
Richard Kiley
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Burns, written by Ken Warun.
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Hugh Hefner: American Playboy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The main cast of Hugh Hefner: American Playboy (2003) includes Hugh Hefner, Barbi Benton, Tony Curtis, Mel Tormé and Camille Paglia. The film was directed by Kevin Burns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hugh Hefner: American Playboy released?
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Hugh Hefner: American Playboy was released on November 18, 2003 and runs for 1h 33m.
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Hugh Hefner: American Playboy (2003) holds an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.