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Marlon Brando - greatest actor of the twentieth century?

Film critic Antonia Quirke chooses the stage and movie star, Marlon Brando. With Joe Queenan and Matthew Paris. From 2015.

Marlon Brando - greatest actor of the 20th century? 

Film critic Antonia Quirke definitely thinks he is. 

But the star of the Godfather, On the Waterfront and A Streetcar Named Desire divides opinion in this lively assessment of his life. 

Presented by Matthew Parris. 

With contributions from writer Robyn Karney and Joe Queenan in the USA. 

Producer: Miles Warde 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015.

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