CinemaOSMovie · 2016 · 0h 17m

Chris Olsen: The Boy Who Cried

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In the movies since he was an infant, Chris Olsen appeared in films by some of the best directors of the 1950's. Even though he never became a famous child actor, he played a pivotal role in some of the most iconic movies of the era. Retired since the age of 14, he looks back on his life as a child actor, trying to find the thread that ties his movie roles together.

Directed byMark Rappaport

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December 30, 2016

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