The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

Oct 1, 2004

2h 2m

★ 6.6

Never judge a man by his cover.

Overview

The turbulent personal and professional life of actor Peter Sellers (1925-1980), from his beginnings as a comic performer on BBC Radio to his huge success as one of the greatest film comedians of all time; an obsessive artist so dedicated to his work that neglected his loved ones and sacrificed part of his own personality to convincingly create that of his many memorable characters.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

Company Pictures

DeMann Entertainment Company

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Cast

Peter Sellers

Geoffrey Rush

Britt Ekland

Charlize Theron

Blake Edwards

John Lithgow

Peg Sellers

Miriam Margolyes

Maurice Woodruff

Stephen Fry

Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Tucci

Anne Sellers

Emily Watson

Dennis Selinger

Henry Goodman

Harry Secombe

Steve Pemberton

Sophia Loren

Sonia Aquino

Casting Agent

Alison Steadman

Spike Milligan

Edward Tudor-Pole

Quinn, a neurotic man, is diagnosed with a harmless eye condition and soon after his life spirals out of control. He second-guesses his plans to propose to his longtime girlfriend, Devon, after his beautiful coworker, Kelsey, confesses that she has a crush on him. After a conversation with his best friend, Jameson, he clumsily tries to explain his doubts to Devon, but his possible proposal turns into a break-up. When Devon flees to Paris, he follows her in a last-ditch effort to win back "the one."

5.7

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5.6

Born Free: A New Adventure

Apr 27, 1996

Another thrilling adventure for Elsa the lioness as she works her magic on two teenagers struggling with changes in their life.

6.3

Runaway

Apr 26, 2005

Michael Adler has run away from his suburban home with his little brother Dylan. Hiding out in a quiet, rural town, Michael's convinced he can make a better life for both of them. While Dylan stays holed up in a cheap motel all day, Michael works at a convenience store where everything starts to come together for him. But as Michael falls in love with his beautiful co-worker, Carly, his past begin

5.8

Across the Lake

Jan 1, 1988

Starring Anthony Hopkins as speed king Donald Campbell. This 1988 film set In 1967 when Campbell broke the 300mph water speed barrier in his beloved BlueBird k7. Unfortunately Campbell never survived the record as his boat hydroplaned out of the water and disintegrated on landing. Campbell's body was never found until 2001.

7.0

Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story

Sep 28, 1997

Biography of country music star Barbara Mandrell.

5.7

Daisy Diamond

Nov 23, 2007

A tragic story about Anna who dreams of one thing only: making it as an actress. She moves from Sweden to Copenhagen to pursue her dream. But fate has something else in store for her. Though she struggles to give her 4-month-old daughter a good start in life, she ultimately fails to unite her dream of acting with a safe and loving environment for her child, culminating in a desperate act that has fatal consequences for Anna and her daughter.

6.8

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

May 25, 2007

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6.6

Longford

Oct 26, 2006

A portrait of Lord Longford, a tireless British campaigner whose controversial beliefs often resulted in furious political debate and personal conflict.

7.1

King of Kings

Oct 11, 1961

Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be the end of the story.

5.8

Three Dancing Slaves

Jun 16, 2004

Annecy is no tourist destination for three working-class Algerian brothers and their father, in the months after their mother has died. Marc is deeply troubled: he tries to stiff drug dealers and then plots revenge. Christophe is released from jail, lands a job, and must overcome various temptations in order to keep it. Olivier, nearing 18, may be falling in love with Hicham...

6.6

The Gathering Storm

Apr 22, 2002

A love story offering an intimate look inside the marriage of Winston and Clementine Churchill during a particularly troubled, though little-known, moment in their lives.

5.8

The Great Moment

Jul 18, 1944

The biography of Dr. W.T. Morgan, a 19th century Boston dentist, during his quest to have anesthesia, in the form of ether, accepted by the public and the medical and dental establishment.

7.2

Phar Lap

Aug 11, 1983

Phar Lap, the big bold chestnut reigned as the king of the turf in the depression that gripped Australia of the 1930s. From his humble beginnings the New Zealand bred horse raced on to become the hero of a nation.

6.3

Follow That Bird

Aug 2, 1985

Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.

8.7

John Cranko

Oct 3, 2024

The gifted, charismatic artist John Cranko moves to the Swabian province from London, where he is attacked for his homosexuality, and after many crises becomes the great sensation as the new pop star of the arts: the Stuttgart Ballet Miracle.

6.8

Lola Montès

Dec 23, 1955

Lola Montes, previously a great adventuress, is reduced to being the attraction of a circus after having been the lover of various important men.

6.8

10 Promises to My Dog

Mar 15, 2008

One day a puppy comes to the house of Akari, who has just turned twelve, and was trying hard to act strong after her mother suddenly fell ill. She immediately falls in love with the puppy and names it "Socks" after the paws which looked like they had white socks on. Akari was together with Socks day and night. However, as Akari grows up, her feelings and interest moves away from Socks. Year by year, their distance grows, which also leads to her physical distance as she moves to a far off city, and must leave Socks behind to a childhood friend.One day Akari remembers the 10 promises that she had made with Socks and her deceased mother...