Norma Jean and Marilyn Movie Review 1995

Blonde screen goddess Marilyn Monroe (Sorvino) is haunted by her past, literally, since she never escapes the legacy of ambitious Norma Jean Baker (Judd). As her relationships and career falter, Norma Jean is always there (thanks to drug-induced hallucinations) to remind Marilyn how worthless she is. Drama deals with Norma Jean's troubled past and how she was willing to do anything to be in the movies, although it (apparently) brought her little happiness. The dual stars work surprisingly well and director Fywell offers the proper camp flair.

Distribution

HBO, 1100 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, Phone: (212)512-7400, Fax: (212)512-7498, URL: http://www.hbo.com, Remarks: Online sales through www.store.hbo.com

Available on VHS
Running time 133 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Biopics: Showbiz, Sex & Sexuality, Showbiz Dramas, Women, Martyred Pop Icons

Screenplay

Jill Isaacs

Cast

Mira Sorvino, Ashley Judd, Josh Charles, Peter Dobson, Ron Rifkin, David Dukes, Taylor Nichols, Lindsay Crouse, John Rubinstein, Steven Culp, Perry Stephens, Earl Boen

Cinematography

John Thomas

Director

Tim Fywell

Music

Christopher Young

Producer

Guy Riedel, Marvin Worth, Caravel Entertainment