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Release Date:
May 25, 2018
Original Title:
McKellen: Playing the Part
Genres:
Documentary | History
Production Companies:
B Good Picture Company
Great Point Media
Surreal Films
Ugly Duckling Films
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
GB: 12A GR: Κ-12 IE: 12
Runtime: 92
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.
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Art Direction:
Zoe Payne
Camera Operator:
A.J. Golesworthy
Director:
Joe Stephenson
Director of Photography:
Eben Bolter
Editor:
Joe Stephenson
Harry Yendell
Executive Producer:
Joe Stephenson
Gaffer:
Mark Holownia
Makeup Artist:
Zoey Olechnowicz
Producer:
Lene Bausager
Mark Birmingham
Sophia Gibber
Joe Stephenson
Production Design:
Zoe Payne
Second Unit Cinematographer:
James Rhodes
Still Photographer:
Nick Wall
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