Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story
– The story of the life of the actress Elizabeth Taylor...
Release Date:
21 May 1995
Language:
English
Director:
Kevin Connor
Writer:
C. David Heymann (book), Burr Douglas (teleplay)
Main Actors:
Sherilyn Fenn, Nigel Havers, Katherine Helmond, Angus Macfadyen
Plot:
The story of Elizabeth Taylor's rise to stardom, beginning in Los Angeles 1942. Her dominating mother has decided that her daughter must become a star - no matter what others or Elizabeth herself think. Assisted by Hedda Hopper, she gets a part in Lassie Come Home (1943). She becomes a child star, raised by her studio. Growing up, she has several love-affairs - and several divorces, since her husbands can't accept being married to a Hollywood icon.
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination.
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