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The Dream Merchants

1980Show1 season3 episodesNR

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

This star-laden adaptation of Harold Robbins' best-selling 1949 novel about the birth of the movies features Mark Harmon as a drifter who comes under the wing of visionary nickelodeon operator Vincent Gardenia and goes on to become a pioneer in the incipient film business, facing the good times and the bad over a 20-year period.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares or comfort.

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Cast

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Crew

Directors
Vincent Sherman
Written by
Richard De Roy, Harold Robbins, Chester Krumholz
Produced by
Hugh Benson
Music by
George Duning

Everyone

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Facts

May 12, 1980 · May 14, 1980 · Ended

First aired
May 12, 1980
Last aired
May 14, 1980
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Dream Merchants worth watching?"

Questions about The Dream Merchants

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Dream Merchants worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.5).

How long does it take to watch The Dream Merchants?

6 h

About 6 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 120 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1980.

Is The Dream Merchants good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.