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Lucy and Desi

  • 2022
  • PG
  • 1h 43m
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7.7/10
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Desi Arnaz and Lucie Arnaz in Lucy and Desi (2022)
This documentary explores the rise of comedic icon Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz, and how their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy forever changed Hollywood.
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This film will explore the rise of comedian icon Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz, and how their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy forever changed Hollywood, cementing her lega... Read allThis film will explore the rise of comedian icon Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz, and how their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy forever changed Hollywood, cementing her legacy long after her death in 1989.This film will explore the rise of comedian icon Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz, and how their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy forever changed Hollywood, cementing her legacy long after her death in 1989.

  • Director
    • Amy Poehler
  • Writer
    • Mark Monroe
  • Stars
    • Lucie Arnaz
    • Bette Midler
    • Carol Burnett
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    2.8K
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    • Director
      • Amy Poehler
    • Writer
      • Mark Monroe
    • Stars
      • Lucie Arnaz
      • Bette Midler
      • Carol Burnett
    • 41User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 18 nominations total

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    Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz
    • Self
    • (as Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill)
    Bette Midler
    Bette Midler
    • Self
    Carol Burnett
    Carol Burnett
    • Self
    Laura Laplaca
    • Self
    Eduardo Machado
    • Self
    Charo
    Charo
    • Self
    Journey Gunderson
    • Self
    Gregg Oppenheimer
    • Self
    David Daniels
    • Self
    Norman Lear
    Norman Lear
    • Self
    Desi Arnaz Jr.
    Desi Arnaz Jr.
    • Self
    Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Michele Spitz
    Michele Spitz
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Barbara Billingsley
    Barbara Billingsley
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Fanny Brice
    Fanny Brice
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Carroll Jr.
    Bob Carroll Jr.
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Amy Poehler
    • Writer
      • Mark Monroe
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    • Trivia
      Director Amy Poehler had full access to the estates of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, overseen by their daughter Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, to use pictures, videos, and sound.
    • Quotes

      Carol Burnett: She was fearless in her comedy. She was very physical.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Film Threat: LUCY AND DESI - Sundance 2022 - Film Threat Festivals (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Birth of a Band
      Written by Quincy Jones
      Performed by Quincy Jones
      Published by WC Music Corp. (ASCAP) obo Silhouette Music
      Courtesy of The Verve Music Group under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews41

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    8/10
    Insightful Documentary With Love From Amy Poehler
    I was too young to appreciate I Love Lucy and the comedic genius of Lucille Ball. She was also way ahead of her time marrying Cuban born Desi Arnaz who emigrated to America. I do remember my parents telling me "do not disturb" when the show was on as they ate their Swanson TV dinners on their tray tables. This documentary is obviously a love letter to Ms. Ball and understandably so as legends such as Bette Midler, Carol Burnett have learned a lot from her. There really was nothing that was not public knowledge about the couple but still a very enjoyable watch.
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    • Release date
      • March 4, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Lucy ile Desi
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • White Horse Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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