The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
- Original title
- The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
- Year
- 2004
- Running time
- 122 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Geoffrey Rush
- Charlize Theron
- Emily Watson
- John Lithgow
- Miriam Margolyes
- Peter Vaughan
- Sonia Aquino
- Stanley Tucci
- Stephen Fry
- Henry Goodman
- Alison Steadman
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Co-production United States-United Kingdom;
- Genre
- Drama. Comedy | Biography
- Synopsis
- "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers" traces the British comic's turbulent rise from popular BBC radio performer to one of the world's most gifted comedic actors. Propelled by an overly possessive mother, Sellers struggled to find his place among women, among audiences and among his many selves. Confidence eluded him despite his marriages, critical acclaim, and professional successes.
The film unveils the private torments that prompted this talented, charismatic actor to exclaim "I hate everything I do", yet still reminds us why the world embraced this comic genius, elevating him to cultural icon.- Awards
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2005: Emmy: 9 Awards, Including Best Actor (Rush). 16 Nominations2004: Golden Globes: Best Mini-Series or Picture for TV and Actor (Rush). 4 nominations2004: Cannes Film Festival: Nominated for Palme d'Or (Best Film)2004: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Picture Made for TV2005: Producers Guild Awards (PGA): Best TV Movie2004: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director (Miniseries/TV Movie)
- Critics' reviews
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"An ambitiously told life story that finally doesn't cut it."
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