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Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant

Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant

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Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant

"The man who became Cary Grant."

2023

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

6.2(20 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

The four-part drama series will tell the story of Cary Grant’s life, from his humble beginnings as Archie Leach in Bristol, England to the Hollywood leading man he became.

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Production Companies

ITV Studios

BritBox

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Jason Isaacs

Cary Grant

Jason Isaacs

Acting

Laura Aikman

Dyan Cannon

Laura Aikman

Acting

Harriet Walter

Elsie Leach

Harriet Walter

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