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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 10

...celebrates the glamorous Hollywood icon and brilliant engineer whose groundbreaking work led to Bluetooth and wifi.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Christina Newland
rated 8

...a surprisingly full portrait of a woman who was as multifaceted as she was talented.

Read full review at Little White Lies
Critic Helen O'Hara
rated 6

A life story packed with incident means that this sometimes rushes past events that would be formative for anyone else, but equally means that Lamarr’s life story is never, ever dull.

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Critic Wendy Ide
rated 8

...explores a fascinating life full of contradictions.

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Cast & Crew

Alexandra Dean
Director
Mel Brooks
As Self
Diane Kruger
As Self
Hedy Lamarr
As Self (archive footage)

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"Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story" is a documentary that delves into the life of Hollywood icon Hedy Lamarr, revealing a woman of unparalleled intelligence and beauty. Lamarr's groundbreaking invention of frequency hopping, a technology that revolutionized wireless communication, is brought to light, as well as her lesser-known struggles with abusive relationships and personal demons. Through previously unseen footage and exclusive interviews, the film offers a fresh perspective on Lamarr's life, both on and off the silver screen. From her escape from a loveless marriage to her rise to fame in Hollywood, "Bombshell" tells the story of a woman who defied convention and left a lasting impact on the world.

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