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And the Oscar Goes To… (2014): Cast & Plot

Name: And the Oscar Goes To…
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2014-02-01
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cast: Louis B. Mayer, Martin Scorsese, John Wayne, Steven Spielberg, Ronald Reagan

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And the Oscar Goes To… is a 2014 documentary directed by Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein, starring Louis B. Mayer, Martin Scorsese and John Wayne. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Released: February 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 35m (95 min)
Directors: Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein
Genre: Documentary
Original language: English
Studio: Turner Classic Movies
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The story

What Is And the Oscar Goes To… About?

The premise of And the Oscar Goes To… without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This documentary explores the history of the iconic Academy Award statuette and the organization behind it. Founded in 1927 by Louis B. Mayer and other Hollywood leaders, the Academy Awards quickly became the most prestigious recognition in the film industry. The film traces the origins of the coveted "Oscar" and its evolution into a symbol of cinematic excellence.

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Cast & crew

And the Oscar Goes To… Cast & Characters

Louis B. Mayer leads the cast, with Martin Scorsese and John Wayne. Directed by Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein; 235 actors are credited in all.

Co-director Jeffrey Friedman
Co-director Rob Epstein

Louis B. Mayer as themselves
Martin Scorsese as themselves
John Wayne as themselves
Steven Spielberg as themselves

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Ronald Reagan Themselves
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Frank Sinatra Themselves
Tony Curtis Themselves
Jane Fonda Themselves
Bing Crosby Themselves
Gary Cooper Themselves
Walter Brennan Themselves
Clark Gable Themselves
Shelley Winters Themselves

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Plot

And the Oscar Goes To… Plot Summary

What happens in And the Oscar Goes To… from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

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Issak Ebrahem is an aspiring filmmaker passionate about bringing stories to life through the lens. His dream begins with a desire to craft a film that echoes the rich history of his hometown, Moidukka. To fund this ambitious project, Issak mortgages land he inherited, risking a lot to see his vision realized. He partners with talented actor Aravind and skilled cinematographer Sivakumar to turn his screenplay into a tangible film, titled Sky of Fireflies. Despite facing financial hardships during the shooting process, Issak’s perseverance pushes him to finish his first movie.

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