Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer

Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer

1990 · 75 min · ★ 6.0 · Documentary, TV Movie

Documentary about the life and work of film director Preston Sturges.

Directed by Kenneth Bowser · Written by Todd McCarthy

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