McKellen: Playing the Part

McKellen: Playing the Part

2018/05/25 • Released • English

Documentary
History
7.2
1h 32m

Overview

Built upon a 14 hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part is a unique journey through the key landmarks of McKellen's life, from early childhood into a demanding career that placed him in the public eye for the best part of his lifetime. Using an abundance of photography from McKellen's private albums and cinematically reconstructed scenes, a raw talent shines through in the intensity, variety and devotion to that moment in the light.

Director : Joe Stephenson

Casts
Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Himself

Scott Chambers

Scott Chambers

Ian McKellen

Luke Evans

Luke Evans

Milo Parker

Milo Parker

Young Ian McKellen

Adam Brown

Adam Brown

Frances Barber

Frances Barber

Penny Clapcott

Her Majesty's Smallest Subject

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