Goodnight, Sweet Marilyn

This television film chronicles the final days and tragic demise of Marilyn Monroe, offering a dramatized account of her struggles with addiction and personal demons. It explores her complex relationships and the pressures of her immense fame. The narrative focuses on the events leading up to her death and the circumstances surrounding it.

As a made-for-television movie, 'Goodnight, Sweet Marilyn' received a modest reception, often viewed as a melodramatic portrayal of a familiar tragic figure. While it aimed to provide insight into Monroe's final moments, it was generally seen as a competent but not groundbreaking retelling of her story.

• Often criticized for its melodramatic tone.
• Praised for performances, particularly Susan Griffiths as Marilyn.
• Seen as a standard, albeit somber, biopic of a Hollywood legend.

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Susan Griffiths, who portrayed Marilyn Monroe in this film, also played Marilyn in the 1985 television film 'Marilyn: The Untold Story' and the 1998 miniseries 'The Rat Pack'.