King of Cool
Released: November 14, 2021Runtime: 100 min
Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Tom Donahue explores Martin’s varied career, including his complicated relationships with Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and others. We hear from admirers such as critic Gerald Early, actor Jon Hamm, and Hip-Hop artist RZA who testify to Martin’s enduring mystique.
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Dean Martin
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Frankie Avalon
as Self - Actor, Singer
Jerry Blavat
as Self - Disc Jockey
Bill Boggs
as Self - TV Host, Author
Josh Homme
as Self - Founder, Queens of the Stone Age
Alec Baldwin
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Rza
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Jon Hamm
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Ron Marasco
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Gerald Early
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