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The legend of shep gordon 2014 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. He was featured in mike meyers documentary supermensch. Shep managed rock stars such as pink floyd, luther vandross, teddy pendergrass and alice cooper, and later went on to manage chefs such as emeril lagasse. The legend of shep gordon directed by mike myers for. The legend of shep gordon mistaken for strangers tickled. He was also featured in mike meyers documentary supermensch. The legend of shep gordon, there are, fortunately, some good examples of how gordon succeeded for more than 40 years as a manager in music, the movies, and any other part of the entertainment business that hit his fancy, representing friends who. A documentary about its titular talent manager, supermensch.
Ive met more famous people through shep gordon than through anyone else ive ever met in my life, says one of the famous talking heads populating supermensch, the directorial debut of mike myers that celebrates a showbiz manager of unusual achievement, one does have to admit. Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the mike. The legend of shep gordon critics consensus its unabashedly positive tone may strike some viewers as disingenuous, but even if supermensch doesnt tell the whole story, its an. Though he isnt a household name, gordon has become a beacon in the industry, beloved by the countless stars he has encountered. Shep gordon supermensch part 12 london real youtube. The film sees mike myers, aka austin powers, making his directorial debut. Shep gordon is the ultimate hollywood insider who spent his life making other people famous. An entertaining documentary about rock manager shep gordon, with.
The legend of shep gordon directed by mike myers for 59,00 kr. Now, gordon s fascinating story is told by those who know him best, his pals including michael douglas, sylvester stallone, anne murray, willie nelson, and more. In 1991, music manager shep gordon held mike myers over a barrel a few weeks before. The legend of shep gordon is a documentary about hollywood talent manager shep gordon. Supermensch ive met more famous people through shep gordon than through anyone else ive ever met in my life, says one of the famous talking heads populating supermensch, the directorial debut of mike myers that celebrates a showbiz manager of unusual achievement, one does have to admit. He is the man behind some of the biggest names youve ever heard. Gordons unlikely story will be told by those who know him best, his pals, including alice cooper, michael douglas, sylvester stallone, anne. The legend of shep gordon is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on itunes store, vudu, and youtube. Watch the trailer for the mike myers documentary film supermensch. Supermensch the legend of shep gordon 20 720p bluray. Supermensch profiles shep gordon, a talent manager the. Featuring alice cooper, michael douglas, shep gordon, willie nelson, and sylvester stallone. The legend of shep gordon is a 20 american documentary film about talent manager shep gordon, produced and directed by mike myers in his directorial debut. Jul 03, 2014 in his directorial debut, mike myers waynes world, austin powers documents the astounding career of hollywood insider, the loveable shep gordon, who fell into music management by chance after.
The legend of shep gordon available in bluray, dvd ship this item temporarily out of stock online buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. The legend of shep gordon is currently available for rent or purchase on itunes. Gordon born october 18, 1945 is an american talent manager, hollywood film agent, and producer. Jun 05, 2014 myers makes his directorial debut, and reveals that his fondness for the 70s goes beyond austin powers velvet suit and ruffled blouse, with supermensch. Available on itunes meet the man who invented sex, drugs, and rock n roll.
Mike myers documentary debut supermensch is a flawed and unsatisfying biography about entertainment mogul shep gordon, whose astonishing career spans the music, movie, and food businesses. The legend of shep gordon, the directorial debut of mike myers, is a vaudeville celebrity remembrance of megamanager shep gordon by stars who might have starved without gordon. Shep gordon is the ultimate hollywood insider who spent his life making other people. Shep gordon the king maker on his best pr stunts, hugest. The legend of shep gordon in 1991, music manager shep gordon held mike myers over a barrel a few weeks before shooting waynes world regarding an alice cooper song myers wanted to use in the film. The legend of shep gordon 2014 actor michael douglas, rocker alice cooper, chef emeril lagasse and others pay tribute to shep gordon, the hollywood insider who spent his life making. The legend of shep gordon, which was directed by mike myers. Now, gordons fascinating story is told by those who know him best, his pals including michael douglas, sylvester stallone, anne murray, willie nelson, and more.
If youre looking for a shallow puff piece of a documentary full of rehearsed celebrity interviews, humblebragging and dubious, selfserving anecdotes, look no further, because supermensch. Amidst the constant namedropping, testimonials, and testosteronefueled preening in supermensch. In 1991, music manager shep gordon held mike myers over a barrel a few weeks before shooting waynes world regarding an alice cooper. Though he isnt a household name, gordon has become a beacon in the music industry. The legend of shep gordon is rated r under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian for the kind of tales that come from hanging out with rock stars.
According to shep gordons account in the mike meyersdirected documentary supermensch. An entertaining documentary about rock manager shep gordon, with the. The film is the account of gordons career and his clients such as alice cooper, blondie, teddy pendergrass, and pink floyd. Its probably safe to say that its no mere coincidence that the subtitle of supermensch. Gordon is featured in a 20 documentary, supermensch.
Meet the man who invented sex, drugs, and rock n roll. Jun 05, 2014 one can tell from the title that supermensch. Gordon, a talent manager who made the careers of such diverse artists as alice cooper and anne murray, enjoyed his years of. Shep gordons managerial journey is charted in the film. The legend of shep gordon 2014 starring shep gordon on dvd and bluray. Shep is known for managing the careers of alice cooper as. Jun 03, 2014 its probably safe to say that its no mere coincidence that the subtitle of supermensch. Shep, or supermensch, is beloved by the countless stars hes encountered. Gordon was directly involved, on a grassroots level, in the success of such diverse popculture icons as alice cooper, anne murray, alan rudolph, teddy pendergrass, and emeril lagasse. May 01, 2014 watch the trailer for the mike myers documentary film supermensch. In his directorial debut mike myers returns the favor by shining a light on this living legend. A backstage pass to the amazing worlds of film, food, and rocknroll. The legend of shep gordon by nathan rabin in yiddish, mensch is a term of endearment used to describe a wonderful, kind human being who is a credit not just to his people, but to society as a whole.
Myers makes his directorial debut, and reveals that his fondness for the 70s goes beyond austin powers velvet suit and ruffled blouse, with supermensch. The film is the account of gordon s career and his clients such as alice cooper, blondie, teddy pendergrass, and pink floyd. According to shep gordon s account in the mike meyersdirected documentary supermensch. In his directorial debut, mike myers waynes world, austin powers documents the astounding career of hollywood insider, the loveable shep gordon, who fell into music management by chance after. In his directorial debut supermensch, comedian mike myers brings a humorous touch to documenting the astounding career of consummate hollywood insider shep gordon. The following information has been provided by the distributor. This man has had his hand in just about every element of show business for 45 years now.
And this time its myers who has gordon over a barrel. After all the drugs, booze, and women he has gone through, it would be expected that this shep gordon guy was being talked about in the past tense. In 1991, music manager shep gordon held mike myers over a barrel a few weeks before shooting waynes world regarding an alice cooper song myers wanted to use in the film. The legend of shep gordon is that shep is still alive. The legend of shep gordon, an enjoyably fluffy delve into the life of an entertainment industry legend. The legend of shep gordon in us theaters june 6, 2014. Capitalist, protector, hedonist, pioneer, showman, shaman. Mike myers makes a warmhearted documentary directorial debut with supermensch. The most astounding part of mike myerss supermensch.
Shep has featured in the documentary film supermensch. The film also addresses gordon s personal life and his interest in cooking, producing films, and his. Though he isnt a household name, gordon has become a beacon in the industry, beloved by the countless stars he has encountered throughout his storied career. The legend of shep gordon about his life and times. Shep gordon was a casual drug dealer whose job caused him to collide with the music world in strange ways. Featuring alice cooper, michael douglas, shep gordon, willie nelson, and. The legend of shep gordon mike myers delivers a gushing cinematic love letter to talent manager and hollywood power player extraordinaire shep gordon. There are many superlatives lavished on entertainment manager shep gordon in the documentary supermensch.
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