Mae West (film)

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Mae West
GenreBiography
Drama
Written by E. Arthur Kean
Directed by Lee Philips
Starring Ann Jillian
James Brolin
Piper Laurie
Roddy McDowall
Theme music composer Brad Fiedel
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers Leonard Hill
Philip Mandelker
Producers Terry Morse Jr.
Janet G. Knutsen (associate producer)
Cinematography Matthew F. Leonetti
Editor George Jay Nicholson
Running time95 minutes
Production company Hill/Mandelker Films
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseMay 2, 1982 (1982-05-02)

Mae West (also known as The Mae West Story) is a 1982 television film about the life of the comedian actress and writer Mae West. It was directed by Lee Philips, starring Ann Jillian as West and featuruing James Brolin, Piper Laurie, and Roddy McDowall in supporting roles. [1] [2]

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Release and reception

The film originally aired on ABC on May 2, 1982, and was the third most-viewed prime time television program in the United States for the week of April 26–May 2, 1982. [3] In 2010s, it was released digitally on platforms like Amazon Freevee and Google Play Movies. [4]

At the 34th Primetime Emmy Awards, the film received four nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special for Ann Jillian, [5] Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or a Special for Lee Philips, [6] Outstanding Costume Design for a Special for Jean-Pierre Dorléac, [7] and Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for Richard Blair. [8] Jillian was also nominated to a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television. [9]

In a retrospective review, AllMovie rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars. [10]

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