Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me

Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me

Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me

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Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me

2017

1h 40m

6.9(9 votes)

Documentary

Overview

A star-studded roster of interviewees (including Jerry Lewis, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal) pay tribute to the legendary, multi-talented song-and-dance man.

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American Masters Pictures

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Sammy Davis Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Sammy Davis Jr.

Acting

Whoopi Goldberg

Self

Whoopi Goldberg

Acting

Billy Crystal

Self

Billy Crystal

Acting

Jerry Lewis

Self

Jerry Lewis

Sound

Quincy Jones

Self

Quincy Jones

Acting

Kim Novak

Self

Kim Novak

Production

David Steinberg

Self

David Steinberg

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