Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

Friday, November 24, 2017 - Thursday, February 1, 2018

Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr was called the world’s most beautiful woman—but her hidden legacy as an inventor who helped revolutionize modern communications is even more stunning. Combining a rediscovered interview with reflections from her closest friends, family and admirers, including Mel Brooks and Robert Osborne, BOMBSHELL finally gives Hedy Lamarr the chance to tell her own story.

Official selection: Tribeca Film Festival.

  • Country USA
  • Running Time 86 minutes
  • Director Alexandra Dean
  • Writer Alexandra Dean
  • Producer Adam Haggiag
  • Editor Alexandra Dean, Penelope Falk, Lindy Jankura
  • Cinematographer Buddy Squires, Alex Stikich
  • Cast Nino Amareno, Peter Bogdanovich, Mel Brooks, Diane Kruger, Hedy Lamarr

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