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Sir Michael Caine, Actor

Michael Caine made it to the top of Hollywood from very humble origins. Now at the age of 73, Sir Michael talks to Owen Bennett Jones about acting, stardom, wealth and happiness.

Michael Caine made it to the top of Hollywood from very humble origins - his father worked in a fish market and his mother was a cleaner.

He talks to Owen Bennett Jones about acting, stardom, wealth and happiness - and reveals how he has given up the "bling".

At the age of 73, Sir Michael says he no longer needs to impress people.

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28 minutes

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Mon 10 Jan 2011 04:32GMT
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  • Sat 8 Jan 2011 10:32GMT
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  • Sat 8 Jan 2011 19:32GMT
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  • Sun 9 Jan 2011 07:32GMT
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  • Sun 9 Jan 2011 14:32GMT
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  • Mon 10 Jan 2011 04:32GMT
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