13 Nov 2020
Mank
1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane.
The Lonely Lady
From the sensual world of Harold Robbins comes the story of a woman's struggle for fame in Hollywood.
A young screenwriter allows others to exploit her in the hopes of "making it" in Hollywood.
Top Billed Cast
Pia Zadora Jerilee Randall
Lloyd Bochner Walter Thornton
Bibi Besch Veronica Randall
Joseph Cali Vincent Dacosta
Anthony Holland Guy Jackson
Jared Martin George Ballantine
Ray Liotta Joe Heron
Glory Annen Marion
Mickey Knox Tom Castel
Cindy Leadbetter Carol
Carolyn De Fonseca Joanna Smythe
Kieran Canter Gary James
Carla Romanelli Carla Maria Peroni
Shane Rimmer 
Ed Bishop Dr. Baker
Sandra Dickinson 
Lou Hirsch Edward Mannix Aurelio Egidi Frank Landers (uncredited)
Stefania Possamai Red Carpet Spectator (uncredited)
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