Audrey hepburn in a publicity photo for bloodline 1979. With sean connery, audrey hepburn, robert shaw, richard harris. She made her acting debut in small roles as a stewardess in the 1948 film dutch in seven lessons. Hepburn had been in semiretirement when she agreed to do this picture.
Bloodline 1979 by audrey hepburn sidney sheldon new dvd. At age 22, she starred in the broadway production of gigi. With audrey hepburn, ben gazzara, james mason, claudia mori. Although it would be three more years before hepburn would grace the screen again during which time there was talk of her starring in out of africa in the role that eventually went to meryl streep, when her name was announced for the lead in the screen adaptation of sidney sheldons 1977 bestseller bloodline, this time out i was genuinely if injudiciously stoked. In this movie adaption of sidney sheldons book bloodline, audrey hepburn stars as elizabeth roffe a strong intelligent woman who inherits her familys pharmaceutical empire following the death of her father in a mysterious accident. Of the many stars in this movie, he was, perhaps not the most minor. Audrey hepburn bloodline orig, studio presskit photo set ebay. Audrey hepburn, ben gazzara, terence young, james mason, irene papas, omar sharif.
It is first determined to be an accident, but inspect. Jun 21, 20 based on the thrilling bestselling novel by sidney sheldon, audrey hepburn stars as elizabeth roffe, a strong, intelligent woman who inherits her familys p. Robin hood, aging none too gracefully, returns exhausted from the crusades to woo and win maid marian one last time. It was the only rrated film to star audrey hepburn. Bloodline also known as sidney sheldons bloodline is a 1979 thriller film. Considered by some to be one of the most beautiful women of all time, she was ranked as the third greatest screen legend in american cinema by the american film institute. Audrey hepburn was aged about 50 when this movie was made and released. Based on the thrilling bestselling novel by sidney sheldon, audrey hepburn stars as elizabeth roffe, a strong, intelligent woman who inherits her familys p. Tells the suspenseful story of an attractive and privileged woman who inherits the controlling interest of the familyowned pharmaceutical empire, following the mysterious death of her father and, almost immediately, finds her own life in jeopardy. Bloodline, a thriller based on a mystery novel by sidney sheldon and directed by terence young, is the story of elizabeth roffe audrey hepburn, who inherits a huge pharmaceutical company and.
Charade 1963 comedy mystery romantic movie audrey hepburn, cary grant. Audrey hepburn, the actress who epitomized hollywood chic in the 1950s and 60s, died yesterday at her home in tolochenaz, near lausanne, switzerland. She also appeared in bloodline 1979 and they all laughed 1981 but retired for good shortly after. Audrey hepburn was born as audrey kathleen ruston on may 4, 1929 in ixelles, brussels, belgium. Gardens of the world with audrey hepburn was a pbs documentary series, which was filmed on location in seven countries in the spring and summer of 1990. When her father is murdered, a pharmaceutical heiress becomes the next target of an unknown killer amid the international jet set. She also worked with the united nations to improve the lives of the poor, especially children. Bloodline vhs, 1979 audrey hepburn thriller rare movie ebay. Eigentlich wunscht man sich bei dieser besetzung u. Aug 26, 2009 bloodline, however, is something of a negative revelation, the bottom of the barrel for the audrey cultist, and it put doubts into my mind about her innate talent, or at least where she ended up.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Recognised as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the american film institute as the thirdgreatest female screen legend in golden age hollywood, and was inducted into the international best dressed list hall of fame. Audrey hepburn biography life, family, children, name. Audrey hepburn, ben gazzara, james mason, romy schneider, omar sharif, irene papas, sabrina mayerling, marian robin paris, wolfgang preiss, sidney sheldon, terence young. See more ideas about audrey hepburn, audrey hepburn born and audrey hepburn style. Writer sidney sheldon revised his bloodline novel to accommodate the literary age of the film versions lead actress. Bloodline 1979 audrey hepburn as elizabeth roffe imdb. The denouement rings similar to the desesperation endured by sussie hendrix in the dark. The secret bloodline of audrey hepburn slant magazine.
In 1948, after being spotted modeling by a producer, she was signed to a bit part in the european film dutch in seven lessons1948. The character she plays was much younger and in her 30s. Love in the afternoon 1957 official trailer gary cooper, audrey hepburn movie hd duration. Sam roffe, president of a multinational pharmaceutical corporation, is killed while mountainclimbing. Audrey hepburn simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Did audrey hepburn date james dean audrey hepburn kids. Audrey hepburn is one of the greatest american actresses active during the golden age of hollywood. Hepburn is also remembered as both a film and style icon.
Bloodline is a 1979 thriller film directed by terence young from a screenplay by laird koenig, based on the novel of the same name by sidney sheldon. Dec 22, 2019 bloodline also known as sidney sheldons bloodline is a 1979 thriller film directed by terence young from a screenplay by laird koenig, based on the novel of the same name by sidney sheldon. The 63yearold hepburn had undergone surgery for colon cancer the. The film was also released under the title sidney sheldons bloodline. Bloodline 1979 film wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Since the 50yearold hepburn was considerably older than sheldons character, sheldon revised his novel to place the literary version of elizabeth into the same age range as the actress. Bloodline 1979 by audrey hepburn sidney sheldon new. In 1979, a motion picture adaptation of bloodline was released starring audrey hepburn as elizabeth. Based upon the novel bloodline by sidney sheldon, it was produced by paramount pictures and directed by terence young with music by ennio morricone.
She was ceaselessly written about as a fashion icon, a major movie star, and also as an icon of benevolence. She also appeared in bloodline 1979 and they all laughed. Her mother, baroness ella van heemstra, was of a dutch descent, and her father, joseph victor anthony ruston, was born in uzice, bohemia, of english and austrian ancestry. I n the midnineties, you couldnt escape audrey hepburn. Breakfast at tiffanys 1961 film vhs, 1992 audrey hepburn, george peppard. In 1953, at the film s british opening, hepburn was introduced to mel ferrer, an actor and. The lengths and weights of her roles subsequently increased in the following few films in the early 50s such as monte carlo baby, one. Audrey worked sporadically during this period but connected with ben gazzara when they costarred in 1979s bloodline audrey was unhappy in her marriage and hurting. Bloodline is a thriller film picture released in 1979. This film was made and released about two years after its source novel of the same. In later life, she worked as a goodwill ambassasor for unicef and hosted a television series the gardens of the world with audrey hepburn.
A onehour special preceded it in march 1991, and the series itself began airing the day after her death, 21 january 1993. Jun 29, 1979 bloodline has a more attractive, more able cast, including audrey hepburn, james mason, ben gazzara, beatrice straight and gert frobe and it has a lot more scenery sardinia, new york, london. Bloodline dvd 1979 audrey hepburn sharif james mason gazzara. Audrey hepburn, an heiress of her family corporation, is in danger of being killed by someone from the highest echelons of the company, on the same fashion as regina lampert was on the run. Im shocked the uneven but campy paris when it sizzles was her personal least favorite of her work bloodline cant even rise to that level. Audrey hepburn 4 may 1929 20 january 1993 was a british actress who had an extensive career in film, television, and on the stage from 1948 to 1993. After her parents divorce, audrey went to london with her mother where she.
Audrey hepburn, actress, is dead at 63 the new york times. Hepburn tries her best and comes out with the greatest amount of dignity intact, but to be honest, this is her worst film as far as im concerned. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Recognised as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the american film institute as the thirdgreatest female screen legend in golden age hollywood, and was inducted into the international best dressed list hall of fame born in ixelles, brussels, hepburn spent parts of her. Jun 27, 2010 audrey hepburn smokes in bloodline 1979. Bloodline also known as sidney sheldons bloodline is a 1979 thriller film directed by terence young from a screenplay by laird koenig, based on the novel of the same name by sidney sheldon. Il etait le seul rrated film vedette audrey hepburn. Bloodline vhs, 1979 audrey hepburn thriller rare movie. Film, tv or theatrical adaptations in 1979, a motion picture adaptation of bloodline was released starring audrey hepburn as elizabeth. Hepburn plays the heir to a pharmaceutical company who becomes a marked woman following her decisions about the companys future. Audrey hepburn stars in this film based on sidney sheldons bestseller. Audrey hepburn was an actress, fashion icon, and philanthropist who was born in belgium. Audrey hepburn presents michael caine with his bafta in 1984 duration. Buy bloodline audrey hepburn dvd from amazons movies store.
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