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101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

Crime Documentary TV Movie
2003, Movie, 5h 0min
From Disturbing Discoveries to Astonishing Arressts, and Tragic Endings. In this tv-special, E! countdowns the greatest moments in the entertainment industry that shocked the American Public.
Director: John Salcido
Cast: Chad Doreck, Winona Ryder

Cast

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Chad Doreck
as Narrator(voice)
Winona Ryder
as Self (archive footage)
River Phoenix
as Self (archive footage)
Dennis Rodman
as Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
as Self (archive footage)
Paul Reubens
as Self (archive footage)
Christopher Reeve
as Self (archive footage)
Diana, Princess of Wales
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Pryor
as Self (archive footage)
Eddie Murphy
as Self (archive footage)

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