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The John Garfield Story

8.4200358mNRMovieDocumentaryTV Movie

This documentary looks at the life and career of John Garfield, whose career was cut short when he died at age 39. His difficult childhood in the rough neighborhoods of New York City provided the perfect background for the tough-guy roles he would play on both stage and screen.

DirectorDavid Heeley
WritersJoan Kramer·David Heeley
ProducersDavid Heeley·Joan Kramer

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Cast · Directed by David Heeley

JGJulie Garfield
Julie Garfield
Narrator / Self
EA
Ellen Adler
Self
JB
Joseph Bernard
Self
PB
Phoebe Brand
Self
MC
Michael Coppola
Self
JCJames Cromwell
James Cromwell
Self
HCHume Cronyn
Hume Cronyn
Self
RDRichard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss
Self
DGDanny Glover
Danny Glover
Self
LGLee Grant
Lee Grant
Self
HKHarvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel
Self
NLNorman Lloyd
Norman Lloyd
Self

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The John Garfield Story — streaming FAQ

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The John Garfield Story isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is The John Garfield Story on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for The John Garfield Story?

The John Garfield Story hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 24, 2003. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.