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The Rebellious Olivia de Havilland
The Rebellious Olivia de Havilland

The Rebellious Olivia de Havilland

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The legendary British-American actress Olivia de Havilland (1916-2020), who conquered Hollywood in the thirties, challenged the film industry when, in 1943, she took on the all-powerful producer Jack Warner in court, forever changing the ruthless working conditions that restricted the essential rights and freedom of artists.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

54 mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

02 July 2021

Country

France

Cast

Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

Self - Actress

Victoria Hogan

Victoria Hogan

Olivia de Havilland (voice)

Franck Gerard

Franck Gerard

Jack L. Warner (voice)

Jacob Phillips

Jacob Phillips

Errol Flynn (voice)

Josh Porter

Josh Porter

David O. Selznick (voice)

Leda Ray

Leda Ray

Bette Davis (voice)

Joanne Thompson

Joanne Thompson

Joan Fontaine (voice)

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