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The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
Never judge a man by his cover.
The turbulent personal and professional life of actor Peter Sellers (1925-1980), from his beginnings as a comic performer on BBC Radio to his huge success as one of the greatest film comedians of all time; an obsessive artist so dedicated to his work that neglected his loved ones and sacrificed part of his own personality to convincingly create that of his many memorable characters.
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The Life and Death of Peter Sellers was released October 2, 2004. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The turbulent personal and professional life of actor Peter Sellers (1925-1980), from his beginnings as a comic performer on BBC Radio to his huge success as one of the greatest film comedians of all time; an obsessive artist so dedicated to his work that neglected his loved ones and sacrificed part of his own personality to convincingly create that of his many memorable characters.
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Cast
Geoffrey RushPeter Sellers
Charlize TheronBritt Ekland
John LithgowBlake Edwards
Miriam MargolyesPeg Sellers
Stephen FryMaurice Woodruff
Stanley TucciStanley Kubrick
Emily WatsonAnne Sellers
Henry GoodmanDennis SelingerCredits
- Directed by
- Stephen Hopkins
- Written by
- Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
Company PicturesUnited Kingdom- DeMann Entertainment CompanyUnited States