Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire

The story

In his early days as an actor, Marlon Brando (1924-2004) was a shy young man with theatrical ambitions, like many others; but his charisma and superb acting skills made him truly unique, so that the doors to the starry sky of Hollywood opened for him. However, his peculiar manners, political commitment and complicated love life always overshadowed his artistic success.

Cast & crew

Thierry HancisseSelf - Narrator (voice)

Robert DuvallSelf - Actor

George EnglundSelf - Filmmaker

Patricia Bosworth

Patricia BosworthSelf - Biographer

Ellen Adler

Ellen AdlerSelf - Painter

Sondra Lee

Sondra LeeSelf - Actress

Jay Kanter

Jay KanterSelf - Talent Agent

Rita MorenoSelf - Actress

Bernardo BertolucciSelf - Filmmaker

Richard DonnerSelf - Filmmaker

Vittorio StoraroSelf - DOP

Marlon BrandoSelf - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)