McKellen: Playing the Part

1h 32m
DocumentaryHistory
7.2

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.

Cast

Ian McKellen
Self
Scott Chambers
Ian McKellen
Luke Evans
Unknown
Milo Parker
Young Ian McKellen
Adam Brown
Unknown
Frances Barber
Unknown
Penny Clapcott
Her Majesty's Smallest Subject

Crew

Joe Stephenson
Director, Editor, Executive Producer, Producer
Harry Yendell
Editor
Eben Bolter
Director of Photography
Lene Bausager
Producer
Mark Birmingham
Producer
Sophia Gibber
Producer
Zoe Payne
Production Design, Art Direction
A.J. Golesworthy
Camera Operator
Zoey Olechnowicz
Makeup Artist
James Rhodes
Second Unit Cinematographer
Nick Wall
Still Photographer
Mark Holownia
Gaffer

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