Alec Guinness: A Class Act
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| Directed by | Brian O'Flaherty |
| Produced by | Brian O'Flaherty |
| Starring | Simon Callow Sinéad Cusack Tom Courtenay Sally Guinness Jeremy Irons |
| Cinematography | Anthony Brown, Kevin Cantrell |
| Edited by | Tony O'Flaherty |
| Music by | Hugh Drumm |
| Distributed by | Sky Studios |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
Alec Guinness: A Class Act is a 2024 documentary film about the English actor Alec Guinness. The documentary tells the story of Guinness's career in the entertainment industry, beginning with his work on stage, including his 1934 performance at the Playhouse Theatre. It covers his move from Shakespearean theatre to the cinema, for which he won an Academy Award for The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), and how he later gained widespread fame with a new generation for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars (1977).
The story is told by family, friends and peers, and also using Guinness's own words from interviews and voice recordings.
The film was recorded at Sands Films studios in Rotherhithe, London.
Cast
[edit]- Simon Callow
- Tom Courtenay
- Sinéad Cusack
- Vernon Dobtcheff
- Christine Edzard
- Stephen Frears
- Julian Glover
- Richard Goodwin
- Alec Guinness (archive footage)
- Sally Guinness
- Jeremy Irons
- John Irvin
- Michael Jayston
- Miriam Margolyes
- Joanna McCallum
- Piers Paul Reid
- Madeline Smith
- David Wilkinson
Reception
[edit]The Guardian called the documentary "a densely-packed biography".[1] TV Everyday described the documentary as "engaging", "a heartfelt exploration of his legacy", and "a must-watch for fans of cinema and anyone interested in the stories of those who shaped the acting world".[2] Radio Times called it "a rewarding dive into one of the great acting careers, with a string of warm contributors and good anecdotes."[3] The Times called it "splendid".[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Searle, Jack (3 September 2024). "Alec Guinness: A Class Act". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Wood, Ashley. "Alec Guinness: A Class Act airs September 2 2024 on Sky Arts". TV Everyday. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ Butcher, David (3 September 2024). "Alec Guinness: A Class Act". Radio Times. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "The 44 best shows on Sky and Now to watch in November 2024". The Times. 9 November 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
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