Rent Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017)
3.6 of 5 from 282 ratings
1h 28min
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- Synopsis:
What do the most ravishingly beautiful actress of the 1930's and 40's and the inventor whose concepts were the basis of cell phone and bluetooth technology have in common? They are both Hedy Lamarr, the glamour icon whose ravishing visage was the inspiration for 'Snow White' and 'Catwoman' and a technological trailblazer who perfected a radio system to throw Nazi torpedoes off course during WWII. Weaving interviews and clips with never-before-heard audio tapes of Hedy speaking on the record about her incredible life - from her beginnings as an Austrian-Jewish emigre to her scandalous nude scene in the 1933 film 'Ecstasy' to her glittering Hollywood life to her ground-breaking, but completely uncredited inventions - 'Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story' brings to light the story of an unusual and accomplished woman, spurned as too beautiful to be smart, but a role model to this day. - Actors:
- Nino Amareno, Charles Amirkhanian, Jeanine Basinger, Bill Birnes, Peter Bogdanovich, Manya Hartmayer Breuer, Mel Brooks, Danijela Cabric, Lisa Cassileth, Wendy Colton, Darrell Grob, Jennifer Hom, Jan-Christopher Horak, David Hughes, Diane Kruger, Hedy Lamarr, Guy Livingston, Anthony Loder, Jimmy Loder, Lodi Loder
- Directors:
- Alexandra Dean
- Producers:
- Alexandra Dean, Katherine Drew, Adam Haggiag, Julie Sacks
- Writers:
- Alexandra Dean
- Studio:
- Dogwoof
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest
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Reviews (2) of Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
Very Interesting - Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story review by IG
Beyond the name, we knew very little of Hedy Lamarr, to say her life was far from dull would be an understatement, well worth a watch.
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Recommended, very interesting - Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story review by CP Customer
I knew nothing about Hedy; in fact, I can't even recall why this ended up on my list. However, I am glad that I have seen this and would highly recommend this, especially to women (which I am) to remind ourselves that we are quite fortunate compared to women a few generations ago, even if our world remains imperfect. Hedy lived in a time when women couldn't be beautiful and smart. She was forced to hide her genius, which she was. A very complex person that made her just more alluring. I found it interesting and learnt a lot. So, go on, chuck this on your list as a wildcard.
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