Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies(2017)
Ava Gardner, la vie est plus belle que le cinéma
Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies Synopsis
A barefoot contessa, a screwed-up princess, an exquisite drunk, a bawdy aristocrat, a nightmare for puritanical America and the moguls of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Ava Gardner never stopped loving those she loved. She turned women green and made men sweat. And rejected with all her force the bulwark of normality.
Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies (2017) is a documentary film directed by Jean-Frédéric Thibault, released on June 9, 2017 with a runtime of 51m. It stars Ava Gardner, Frank Sinatra, Mickey Rooney and Artie Shaw. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Frédéric Thibault
- Writers:
- Jean-Frédéric Thibault
- Production:
- France•5
- Status:
- Released
Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ava Gardner
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra
as Self (archive footage)
Mickey Rooney
as Self (archive footage)
Artie Shaw
as Self (archive footage)
Ernest Hemingway
as Self (archive footage)
John Huston
as Self (archive footage)
Nicole Calfan
as Self
- MIchael Garady
MIchael Garady
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Frédéric Thibault, written by Jean-Frédéric Thibault.
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Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 4 ratings.
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Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies online?
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Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies?
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The main cast of Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies (2017) includes Ava Gardner, Frank Sinatra, Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw and Ernest Hemingway. The film was directed by Jean-Frédéric Thibault. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies released?
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Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies was released on June 9, 2017 and runs for 51m.
Is Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies worth watching?
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Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies (2017) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.