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Norma Jean & Marilyn (1996) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1996 · 139 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Tim Fywell
- Starring
- Josh Charles, Allan Corduner, Beth Grant, Jeffrey Combs, Peter Dobson, Ron Rifkin
Marilyn Monroe was the fantasy, Norma Jean the reality. The film traces Norma Jean’s journey from a modest, ambitious childhood through her ascent to sex‑symbol stardom and eventual decline. She romances successive lovers to boost her career, attaining fame but never true happiness, knowing only seduction, never love.
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