Discovering Film Season 6 Episodes

Episode 1

Peter O'Toole

44 mins

Peter O' Toole grew up in a tough neighborhood of Leeds. He memorably quipped, "I am not from the working classes, I came from the criminal classes". This is perhaps in reference to the fact that several of his boyhood pals and acquaintances ended up getting hanged for murder and other crimes. To know more about his life story, watch: Peter O'Toole - Discovering.

Episode 2

Joan Fontaine

From the Classic Movie Docs library- Discovering, celebrates the lives of those who soared the highest. From Marlon Brando to Elizabeth Taylor, we uncover what drove them and why the world loved them. This episode focuses on Joan Fontaine

Episode 3

Richard Harris

43 mins

Richard Harris got a reputation of a drunk and a hell raiser during the height of his career. He once disclosed the time he went out of his house in London to buy a newspaper and only returned home after two weeks of binge drinking in Dublin. Thankfully, he kicked off alcoholism and drug addiction in the late 70s. To know more about his life story, watch: Richard Harris - Discovering.

Episode 4

James Coburn

43 mins

James Coburn was said to be the perfect tough guy for action, westerns, and war films. His lanky frame, mischievous grin, and rough but cool demeanor on the screen earned him major roles in classic blockbusters. It includes The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1963), and Cross of Iron (1977). One of the main highlights of his career is winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1977 drama flick Affliction. James Coburn was the son of an automobile repair shop owner. This probably influenced his lifelong passion for race cars. His enviable collection includes the Mustang GT used in the classic film Bullitt. He also owned several Ferraris that include the 13th of only 56 ever made Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California. A straightforward biopic of James Coburn, classic films' cool tough guy. Rediscover his life and Hollywood glory days through a collection of priceless film clips and insightful narratives from highly respected film critics and historians.

Episode 5

Dean Martin

44 mins

Dean Martin was known not only for his comedic and musical talent but for his constantly cool demeanor. He breaks into super stardom as half of the comedic duo Martin and Lewis and went on to make a name for himself as a solo performer. He even became the highest-paid entertainer at one point after signing a $34 million TV deal in 1968. As a film actor, he starred in dozens of classic movies of various genres such as the 1958 war drama Young Lions, the 1959 American western Rio Bravo, and the 1960 crime heist Ocean's Eleven. To know more about his life story, watch Dean Martin - Discovering .

Episode 6

Peter Sellers

43 mins

From the Classic Movie Docs library- Discovering, celebrates the lives of those who soared the highest. From Marlon Brando to Elizabeth Taylor, we uncover what drove them and why the world loved them. This episode focuses on Peter Sellers

Episode 7

Robert Shaw

42 mins

Robert Shaw was also a talented playwright and novelist with at least 5 published novels, 2 stage plays and 3 screenplay adaptations to his credit. Among his literary works that were adapted into movies was The Hiding Place (1960) and The Man in the Glass Booth (1967), which also became a successful play in Broadway. To know more about his life story, watch: Discovering Robert Shaw.

Episode 8

Rex Harrison

A look at the films of the debonair British actor, adept at light comedy as a quintessential Englishman.

Episode 9

Yul Brynner

45 mins

Yul Brynner has lived in Russia, China, France, the USA, and Switzerland. His seemingly nomadic existence may have influenced his strong bond with the Romani people, who made him a lifetime honorary president of their international organization. To know more about his life story, watch: Yul Brynner - Discovering.

Episode 10

Claude Rains

44 mins

From the Classic Movie Docs library- Discovering, celebrates the lives of those who soared the highest. From Marlon Brando to Elizabeth Taylor, we uncover what drove them and why the world loved them. This episode focuses on Claude Rains

Episode 11

Janet Leigh

44 mins

Janet Leigh shone in academics. She graduated from high school at 16 and pursued college as a working student. She authored two non-fiction books and two novels. Her first published work was a memoir that became a New York Times bestseller. It was entitled "There Really Was a Hollywood". To know more about her life story, watch: Discovering Janet Leigh.

Episode 12

Rod Steiger

43 mins

From the Classic Movie Docs library- Discovering, celebrates the lives of those who soared the highest. From Marlon Brando to Elizabeth Taylor, we uncover what drove them and why the world loved them. This episode focuses on Rod Steiger

Episode 13

Gina Lollobrigida

43 mins

Gina Lollobrigida also found success in photojournalism. She photographed fellow movie legends, politicians, diplomats, singers, famous artists, and athletes. But many considered her exclusive interview with former Cuban strongman Fidel Castro as the highest point of her career in this profession. To know more about her life story, watch: Gina Lollobrigida - Discovering .