American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017)

04/07/2017 (US) • 46m

Documentary, Drama

Overview

A fascinating docuseries chronicling Playboy magazine’s charismatic founder, Hugh Hefner, and his impact on global culture. Told from his unique perspective with never-before-seen footage from his private archive, discover the captivating story about the man behind the bunny.

Top Billed Cast

Hugh Hefner

Himself

10 Episodes

Matt Whelan

Hugh Hefner

10 Episodes

Shara Connolly

Barbi Benton

10 Episodes

Joy Buckle

Marilyn Cole

10 Episodes

Adam Jonas Segaller

A.C. Spectrosky

10 Episodes

Ella Becroft

Millie Hefner

10 Episodes

Laura Thompson

Christie Hefner

10 Episodes

Ian Bell

Art Paul

10 Episodes

Dominique Bela

Betty Conklin

10 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

2017 | 10 Episodes

Season 1 of American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story premiered on April 7, 2017.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Documentary

Original Language

English

Keywords

sexual abuse

perversity

sexual revolution

playboy

perversion

sexual fantasy

sexual humiliation

docudrama

perverse sex

sexual sadism

substance abuse

sexual attitudes

sexual exploitation

playboy mansion

sexual initiation

sexual perversion

social scandal

abuse of power

social & cultural documentary

playmates

abused woman

narcissistic abuse

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