Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool

“Rebel. Heartthrob. Icon.”

6.0

2005

1h 27m

DocumentaryTV Movie

Friends, family, co-stars and admirers of actor Steve McQueen talk about his life and his movie career.

Key Crew

Director

Mimi Freedman

Producers

Monica Magyarosy

Hillard Elkins

Melissa Roller

Writers

Mimi Freedman

Cast (29)

Steve McQueen

Self (archive footage)

Chad McQueen

Self

Neile Adams

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