Mike Nichols: An American Master

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Mike Nichols: An American Master

2016

0h 56m

6.3(10 votes)

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Overview

With charm and wit, Nichols discusses his life and 50-year career as a performer and director.

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15 members

Directing

Mike Nichols

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Acting

Meryl Streep

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Directing

Steven Spielberg

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Acting

Tom Hanks

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Acting

Dustin Hoffman

Self

Acting

Alec Baldwin

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Acting

Paul Simon

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Acting

Matthew Broderick

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Acting

Nathan Lane

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Directing

Stanley Donen

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Production

James L. Brooks

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Writing

Tony Kushner

Self

Acting

Frank Langella

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Acting

Bob Balaban

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Renata Adler

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