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McKellen: Playing the Part (2018)

Genre : Documentary, History

Runtime : 1H 32M

Director : Joe Stephenson

Synopsis

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.

Actors

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
Penny Clapcott
Her Majesty's Smallest Subject

Crews

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

Trailers and other movies

McKellen Playing the Part | UK trailer

Posters and backgrounds

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