Movie: Behind the White Glasses

Top 10 Billed Cast

Lina Wertmüller
Lina Wertmüller

Self

Massimo Wertmüller
Massimo Wertmüller

Self

Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese

Self

Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren

Self

Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel

Self

Rutger Hauer
Rutger Hauer

Self

Nastassja Kinski
Nastassja Kinski

Self

Giancarlo Giannini
Giancarlo Giannini

Self

Rita Pavone
Rita Pavone

Self

Roberto Herlitzka
Roberto Herlitzka

Self

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    It is a musical portrait that shines a spotlight on unknown aspects of the creative, visionary and groundbreaking talent of filmmaker and writer, Lina Wertmüller.

  • Release Date

    2015-09-21

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    6.3

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