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Great Performances•Season 12•Episode 4

Laurence Olivier: A Life

7.0/10 · 1 votesDec 7, 1983

Ranked #3 of 4 in Season 12•−0.6 vs season avg

A multi-award winning biography covering the life and career of actor/director Laurence Olivier.

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Episode Summary

"Laurence Olivier: A Life" is episode 4 of Great Performances season 12. It scored 7.0/10 from 1 votes, ranking #3 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on December 7, 1983.

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