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The Immaculate Collection is the first commercially released greatest videos compilation by singer Madonna. Released on November 13, 1990 to accompany the audio CD, it contained hits spanning 1983-1990. The collection won "Best Long Form Video" category at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. Includes the following videos: 1. Lucky Star 2. Borderline 3. Like a Virgin 4. Material Girl 5. Papa Don't Preach 6. Open Your Heart 7. La Isla Bonita 8. Like a Prayer 9. Express Yourself 10. Cherish 11. Oh Father 12. Vogue 13. Vogue (1990 MTV Awards Show Performance)
Direction
David Fincher's early visual precision in 'Express Yourself' and 'Vogue'.
Costume
Every era-defining look from cone bra precursor to Marie Antoinette cosplay.
Production
MTV's golden age when videos had budgets bigger than indie films.
Director
Michele Ferrone
Madonna
Self
Christopher Ciccone
Dancer (segment "Lucky Star")
John Leguizamo
Friend of Boyfriend (segment "Borderline")
Deke Anderson
The Director (segment "Material Girl")
Keith Carradine
Boyfriend (segment "Material Girl")
Robert Wuhl
Pitch Man (segment "Material Girl")
Danny Aiello
Papa (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Debi Mazar
Friend (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Alex McArthur
Boyfriend (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Mailon Rivera
Friend (segment "Papa Don't Preach")
Felix Howard
Kid (segment "Open Your Heart")
Benicio del Toro
Kid Sitting on Car (segment "La Isla Bonita")
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This compilation was the first time many fans saw the controversial 'Like a Prayer' video after Pepsi pulled their sponsorship following religious backlash.
The 'Vogue' MTV performance included here introduced ballroom culture to Middle America months before the documentary Paris Is Burning hit theaters.
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