The Man Who Definitely Didn't Steal Hollywood
2024•1h 30m•6.2•Released
Documentary
Giancarlo Parretti was central to one of Hollywood’s greatest scandals. In 1990, Parretti bought iconic James Bond studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists for $1.3B with high hopes. However, within weeks, the 17th James Bond film (GoldenEye) was put on ice, paycheques to Dustin Hoffman and Sylvester Stallone had bounced, and hundreds of staff were fired. Parretti soon faced an FBI investigation for alleged financial irregularities and his ownership of Hollywood’s most famous studio spiraled out of control.
Director
John Dower
Writer
John Dower
Languages
English
Studio
BBC
Cast
Giancarlo Parretti
Self
Production
Company
BBC
Company
Wonderhood Studios
Company
Fifth Season
Producer
John Dower
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