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Hugh Hefner: American Playboy (2003)

NR · 2003-11-18 · 1h 33m · EN
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With his magazine Hugh Hefner changed the face of publishing, combining titillation with hard-edged reporting and serving up nudity with taste. His swinging bachelor ways also made him an icon for the straight males for whom his publication was tailor-made. Join Richard Kiley in this documentary about the quintessential ladies' man. Includes footage, photos and interviews with Camille Paglia, Mel Torme, Tony Curtis and more.

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Kevin BurnsDirectorKen WarunWriter
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Hugh HefnerHugh HefnerHimselfRichard KileyRichard KileyHimself (Narrator)Barbi BentonBarbi BentonHerselfTony CurtisTony CurtisHimselfMel TorméMel TorméHimselfCamille PagliaCamille PagliaHerselfRay BradburyRay BradburyHimselfChristie HefnerChristie HefnerHerselfKimberley ConradKimberley ConradHerselfLeRoy NeimanLeRoy NeimanHimself

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What is Hugh Hefner: American Playboy about?

With his magazine Hugh Hefner changed the face of publishing, combining titillation with hard-edged reporting and serving up nudity with taste. His swinging bachelor ways also made him an icon for the straight males for whom his publication was tailor-made. Join Richard Kiley in this documentary about the quintessential ladies' man. Includes footage, photos and interviews with Camille Paglia, Mel Torme, Tony Curtis and more.

How long is Hugh Hefner: American Playboy?

Hugh Hefner: American Playboy has a runtime of 93 minutes.