McKellen: Playing the Part (2018)
Documentary • History • 1ч 32м
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.
TMDB rating:
7.2
(21)
Cast
Ian McKellen
Self
Scott Chambers
Ian McKellen
Luke Evans
Milo Parker
Young Ian McKellen
Adam Brown
Frances Barber
No photo
Penny Clapcott
Her Majesty's Smallest Subject
Crew
Joe Stephenson
Producer
Joe Stephenson
Editor
Lene Bausager
Producer
A.J. Golesworthy
Camera Operator
Joe Stephenson
Executive Producer
Sophia Gibber
Producer
Zoe Payne
Art Direction
James Rhodes
Second Unit Cinematographer
Eben Bolter
Director of Photography
Joe Stephenson
Director
Mark Birmingham
Producer
Harry Yendell
Editor
Mark Holownia
Gaffer
Zoe Payne
Production Design
Zoey Olechnowicz
Makeup Artist
Nick Wall
Still Photographer
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