Norma Jean & Marilyn (1996) (TV)

Director:

Tim Fywell

Writers (WGA):

Anthony Summers (book)
Jill Isaacs (written by)

Release Date:

18 May 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama

Tagline:

Marilyn Monroe was our fantasy. Norma Jean was her reality.

Plot:

This film follows Norma Jean from her simple, ambitious youth to her sex star pinnacle and back down. She moves from lover to lover in order to further her career. She finds fame but never happiness, only knowing seduction but not love. |

Plot Keywords:

Female Nudity | Date Rape | Sexuality | Drug Addiction | Breasts

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 5 nominations

Cast

Ashley Judd	...	Norma Jean Dougherty
Mira Sorvino	...	Marilyn Monroe
Josh Charles	...	Eddie Jordan
Ron Rifkin	...	Johnny Hyde
David Dukes	...	Arthur Miller
Peter Dobson	...	Joe DiMaggio
Taylor Nichols	...	Fred Karger
John Rubinstein	...	Darryl Zanuck
Allan Corduner	...	Billy Wilder
Dana Goldstone	...	Lee Strasberg
Micole Mercurio	...	Mozelle Hyde
Lindsay Crouse	...	Natasha Lytess
John Apicella	...	Milton Krasner
Robert Alan Beuth	...	Commissary Photographer
Frank Birney	...	Preacher

Also Known As:

Norma Jean and Marilyn (USA) (video box title)

MPAA:

Rated R for sexual content and nudity, some substance abuse and strong language.

Runtime:

South Korea:91 min | Australia:108 min | Spain:115 min | USA:135 min | USA:139 min

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Black and White | Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:12 | USA:TV-14 | USA:R (video rating) | Australia:M | Spain:13 | South Korea:18 | USA:TV-MA (HBO) | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Grauman's Chinese Theater - 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Home Box Office (HBO)

Goofs:

Anachronisms: The underwear underneath Marilyn Monroe's dress while filming The Seven Year Itch (1955) are Victoria's Secret panties. The brand Victoria's Secret was not started until 1978.

Quotes:

Johnny Hyde: How can you be so cold?
Marilyn Monroe: Because you let me.

Movie Connections:

Features Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

Soundtrack:

William Tell Overture

Mira & Judd are Fabulous!!!

I really like Marilyn as she was,before this movie,and even more now.I've never been into her,like a fanatic,but even if it is not an accurate version,the movie is incredible.Even if they did'nt credit her talent,they credited her journey,and her stamina through it all.I can appreciate anyone who goes through the horror of drug addiction:It happens to be my business and I see a lot of it.Victims of drugs and alcohol are,more than not,people who are strong and have massive potential.This ironic but true.Two thumbs up for this awesome portrayal and breath taking performance in memory of a awesome public figure. Just goes to show how "It can happen" to the best of us.I've seen this movie 5 times & will watch it again.Like "Funny Girl",It's one of my all time faves,& was Ashleys' best yet.