Alex Bankowitz

Alex Bankowitz, daughter of legendary director Joe Mankiewicz, shares behind-the-scenes insights into the chaotic production of 'Cleopatra.' She reveals the enormous pressures on her father and the film crew, discussing Elizabeth Taylor's health crises in London and their impact on the filming schedule. They dive into the film’s groundbreaking budget and the swirling emotions that surrounded its infamous reputation. Alex also touches on her family's Hollywood legacy, intertwining personal memories with the turbulent history of cinema.