Casablancas: The Man Who Loved Women The Man Who Invented the Supermodel
First Run Features
When he created the Elite modeling agency in the 1970s, John Casablancas invented the concept of the "supermodel." If names like Naomi, Cindy, Linda, Iman, Gisele or Kate are part of popular culture today, it's mostly his doing. He lived a life many have dreamed about, surrounded by glamour and beauty. Now, John Casablancas tells his own story.
Running Time
82 mins
Year
2016
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1463043
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