Directed by Albert Maysles, David Maysles, and Charlotte Zwerin • 1966 • United States
Starring Marlon Brando, Rex Morgan, Mary Frann
MEET MARLON BRANDO is a delightful, unusually candid portrait of the legendary actor during a tongue-in-cheek confrontation with the press. While television journalists interview him about his most recent film, he counters their futile questions with wit and insight. A man unwilling to sell himself, Brando shines in one of his most revealing performances.
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