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Michael Douglas on life, career and latest films

Title
Michael Douglas on life, career and latest films
Genre
Interview
TX Date
23 Jan 1990
Year of production
1990
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Duration
00:12:40
Description
Actor Michael Douglas discusses his life and career with interviewer Ian Johnstone(?). Covers the difficulties of acting and producing simultaneously, with reference to Romancing the Stone; how he brought producers Stanley Jaffe and Sherry Lansing in on his most recent projects; shooting difficulties with co-star Kathleen Turner; the brilliance of good friend Danny DeVito as a director and dark comedic genius; explaining despite rumours, he is not interested in running for government; trying to make more time for fun activities like hiking and golfing, and making an effort to spend more time with wife Diandra (Luker) Douglas.
Contributors
Michael Douglas; Ian Johnstone(?)
Keywords
Politics; Actors; Entertainment; Films; Jimmy Carter; Film makers; Famous people; Leisure; Ageing; Michael Douglas; The War of the Roses; Romancing the Stone; Danny DeVito, Kathleen Turner; Diandra Douglas; Stanley Jaffe; Sherry Lansing; Black Rain

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