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Obi-Wan had layers, darling, and this doc peels them like an onion.
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Alec Guinness: A Class Act (2024)

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Overview

Documentary

The story of one of Britain's most celebrated actors of the 20th century, told by those who knew and admired him.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Courtenay and Irons visibly starstruck recounting tales.

Direction

O'Flaherty lets legends speak, never interrupts.

Best for:Streaming: Sunday afternoon with proper tea and biscuits.·Solo: When you need to feel cultured but cozy.·Rewatch: After finally seeing The Ladykillers.
Heads up:Triggers: Brief discussion of Guinness's arrest for gay activity in 1946.
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Director

Brian O’Flaherty

ReleasedSep 3, 2024
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Matter of Fact Media

Top Cast

Tom Courtenay

Tom Courtenay

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Sinéad Cusack

Sinéad Cusack

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Stephen Frears

Stephen Frears

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Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

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Siân Phillips

Siân Phillips

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Madeline Smith

Madeline Smith

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Miriam Margolyes

Miriam Margolyes

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Michael Jayston

Michael Jayston

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Vernon Dobtcheff

Vernon Dobtcheff

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Simon Callow

Simon Callow

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Julian Glover

Julian Glover

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Guinness correctly predicted Star Wars would make him immortal in a letter to a friend before its release.

Cultural

The film notably omits his complicated relationship with his illegitimate son, a choice some critics found overly protective of his legacy.

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