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 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 most astounding part of mike myerss supermensch. Shep gordon has most certainly had an interesting life.
Shep gordon is an amazing guru with a sound buisinessmaketing mind with a slightly twisted but ethical phillosophy on life. Apr 25, 2014 theres a lot of laughing and smiling going on in the trailer for supermensch. The legend of shep gordon mike myers delivers a gushing cinematic love letter to talent manager and hollywood power player extraordinaire shep gordon. A version of this article appears in print on june 6, 2014, section c, page 6 of the. His intimacy issues are the only thing that kept him from achieving a higher degree of joy and true happiness. In his directorial debut supermensch, comedian mike myers brings a humorous touch to documenting the astounding career of consummate hollywood insider shep gordon. The legend of shep gordon, directed by writeractor mike myers, has the potential to be a slice of yawning, selfcongratulatory star. Supermensch the legend of shep gordon 2014 traileraddict. This man has had his hand in just about every element of show business for 45 years now. The legend of shep gordon 2014 starring shep gordon on dvd and bluray. 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. Its also rather entertaining, even if you are not in the biz.
Shep gordon is the ultimate hollywood insider who spent his life making other people famous. There are currently three videos available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. The legend of shep gordon theaters june 6 shep gordon left with alice cooper at a celebrity charity event austin powers star mike myers tries documentary filmmaking with a fond look at one of his oldest friends, hollywood superagent shep gordon. An inside look of the consummate hollywood insider, shep gordon.
Because of popculture societies overwhelming affection towards shep, supermensch plays more like a tribute film. An entertaining documentary about rock manager shep gordon, with the. 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. In his directorial debut mike myers returns the favor by shining a light on this living legend. 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. The legend of shep gordon full movie free online streaming. 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 gordon, seemingly as likable a prolific wheelerdealer as youre ever likely to encounter, rose from. The legend of shep gordon in us theaters june 6, 2014. The legend of shep gordon, mike myers love letter to the man and his legion of superfriends. The legend of shep gordon, an enjoyably fluffy delve into the life of an entertainment industry legend. 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. Featuring alice cooper, michael douglas, shep gordon, willie nelson, and sylvester stallone. Jun 06, 2014 an inside look of the consummate hollywood insider, shep gordon.
Though he isnt a household name, gordon has become a beacon in the music industry. By all accounts at least those shared in supermensch. The film sees mike myers, aka austin powers, making his directorial debut. Gordon is the subject of the documentary supermensch. 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. An entertaining documentary about rock manager shep gordon, with. The legend of shep gordon in hd, watch supermensch.
Supermensch documents the crazy life of shep gordon. Mike myers makes his directorial debut with supermensch. 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. Gordons unlikely story will be told by those who know him best, his pals, including alice cooper, michael douglas, sylvester stallone, anne murray, willie nelson, emeril lagasse and more. 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. Though he isnt a household name, gordon has become a beacon in the industry, beloved by the countless.
R 1h 25min documentary, biography, music 6 june 2014 usa. May 01, 2014 watch the trailer for the mike myers documentary film supermensch. The following information has been provided by the distributor. The legend of shep gordon is that shep is still alive. The legend of shep gordon was released in 2014 on friday, june 6, 2014 in limited movie theaters. Its probably safe to say that its no mere coincidence that the subtitle of supermensch. A documentary about its titular talent manager, supermensch. There are many superlatives lavished on entertainment manager shep gordon in the documentary supermensch. This ode to the man features interviews with many of his bigname buddies, including alice cooper, michael douglas, sylvester stallone, anne murray, and willie nelson. The film is the account of gordons career and his clients such as alice cooper, blondie, teddy pendergrass, and pink floyd. Though he isnt a household name, gordon has become a beacon in the industry, beloved by the countless stars he has encountered. The legend of shep gordon movie 2014 and who sings them. Movies with the word mensch let alone supermensch the title dont come around very often, so i leapt on this one, even though id never heard of shep gordon and thus.
Theres a lot of laughing and smiling going on in the trailer for supermensch. Meet the man who invented sex, drugs, and rock n roll. The legend of shep gordon, a documentary on the legendary music manager behind big names such as jimmy hendrix and alice cooper. The legend of shep gordon stars tom arnold, mario batali, dana carvey, julia child the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 24 min, and received a score of. 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.
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. The legend of shep gordon movie 2014 soundtrack lyrics list original music from the motion picture. And this time its myers who has gordon over a barrel. Watch the trailer for the mike myers documentary film supermensch. Gordon s unlikely story will be told by those who know him best, his pals, including alice cooper, michael douglas, sylvester stallone, anne murray, willie nelson, emeril lagasse and more. 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. Featuring alice cooper, michael douglas, shep gordon. Mike myers makes a warmhearted documentary directorial debut with supermensch.
Its unabashedly positive tone may strike some viewers as disingenuous, but even if supermensch doesnt tell the whole story, its an. Jun 06, 2014 video archive for the film supermensch the legend of shep gordon, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2014. Shep is known for managing the careers of alice cooper as well as stints with blondie, luther vandross and raquel welch, among others. 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.
Mike myers steps behind the camera with supermensch. The film also addresses gordon s personal life and. But only one explains why the movie was really made. 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. Jun 12, 2014 there are many superlatives lavished on entertainment manager shep gordon in the documentary supermensch. The legend of shep gordon 2014 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Gordon, a talent manager who made the careers of such diverse artists as alice cooper and anne murray, enjoyed his years of. Mike myers documents the astounding career of hollywood insider, the loveable shep. 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. Supermensch profiles shep gordon, a talent manager the new. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including edge of. The legend of shep gordon is a documentary about hollywood talent manager shep gordon. The new york post reports on ub alumnus, subject of the.
In 1991, music manager shep gordon held mike myers over a barrel a few weeks before shooting waynes world regarding an alice cooper. The legend of shep gordon in hd 1080p, watch supermensch. Shep is known for managing the careers of alice cooper as. Myers makes his directorial debut, and reveals that his fondness for the 70s goes beyond austin powers velvet suit and ruffled blouse, with supermensch. Supermensch profiles shep gordon, a talent manager the.
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