McKellen: Playing the Part

2018 1h 32m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 21

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joe Stephenson
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joe Stephenson, shot by Eben Bolter. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Joe Stephenson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ian McKellen and Scott Chambers and Luke Evans carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6127326 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 21 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Joe Stephenson directs. Eben Bolter behind the camera. Joe Stephenson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 8 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Joe Stephenson, shot by Eben Bolter. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Joe Stephenson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Ian McKellen and Scott Chambers and Luke Evans carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt6127326 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 21 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.