The film follows the rise and fall of ruthless producer (Kirk Douglas). Years after his decline, Shields attempts a comeback and seeks help from three former collaborators who now despise him:
Much of the film's "useful content" for buffs lies in its thinly veiled references to legendary Hollywood figures: The Bad and The Beautiful (1952)
A Pulitzer winner whose career Shields built while indirectly causing the death of his wife. Real-Life Parallels & Trivia The film follows the rise and fall of