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McKellen: Playing the Part

McKellen: Playing the Part

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📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2018-05-25
⌚ Running Time: 92 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.211

Beloved Cast

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

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