Janson Remembers Versatile Star, Robert Mitchum on His Birthday

August 6th marks the birth date of one of Hollywood's understated leading men, the award winning actor Robert Mitchum. His style and bad boy appeal made in an icon in the film noir era of the 1940's before he went on to be an icon of the western and romantic drama genres. A career that garnered a Golden Globe award and multiple other nominations would transcend into Mitchum's other passions including poetry and music. The Janson Media title Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star takes a comprehensive look at the life of the man that was named #23 greatest actor on The 50 Greatest Screen Legends by the American Film Institute. The DVD of Reluctant Star is available on now. The program is also available to worldwide Television, VOD, New Media, and Non-Theatric markets.

This entertainment special looks at the life and career of one of Hollywood"s consummate leading men, narrated with good humor by Mitch himself. His father was half Blackfoot Indian and was killed when Mitch was only two. Raised by a hardworking mother, he hit the rails at twelve and learned the harsh realities of loneliness, insecurity, danger - and declares he enjoyed them. Though he went on to the success, acclaim and wealth that are the rewards of stardom, he always remained true to himself, unwilling to play the Hollywood game.

It includes interviews with family members and colleagues like Polly Bergen, Edward Dmytryk, Jane Greer, Deborah Kerr, Ali MacGraw, Sarah Miles, Chris and John Mitchum, Sydney Pollack and Jane Russell. Also included are clips from The Story Of G.I. Joe, Crossfire, Night Of The Hunter, The Sundowners, Ryan"s Daughter, The Yakuza, Farewell, My Lovely, The Friends Of Eddie Coyle, and others, plus never-before-seen family photographs and home movies.

Extra Features: &'¢ Robert Mitchum: Photo Gallery &'¢ Meet the Producers slideshow &'¢ The Hollywood Collection Preview &'¢ Trailers: Ingrid &'¢ Michael Caine &'¢ Gregory Peck