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Thriller 40

Name: Thriller 40
Director: Nelson George
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2023-12-02
Cast: Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, Usher, Mary J. Blige

DocumentaryMusic

Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.

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Cast

Michael JacksonQuincy JonesPaul McCartneyUsherMary J. BligeMark RonsonEd EckstineJohn BrancaMisty CopelandMatt ForgerMyles FrostDeborah Nadoolman Landis

Director

Nelson George

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