Alec Guinness: A Class Act

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Alec Guinness: A Class Act
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Directed byBrian O'Flaherty
Produced byBrian O'Flaherty
Starring Simon Callow
Sinéad Cusack
Tom Courtenay
Sally Guinness
Jeremy Irons
CinematographyAnthony Brown, Kevin Cantrell
Edited byTony O'Flaherty
Music byHugh Drumm
Distributed by Sky Studios
Release date
  • 1 November 2024 (2024-11-01)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryIreland
LanguageEnglish

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 British stage, including his 1934 performance at the Playhouse Theatre in the West End. It covers his move from Shakespearean theatre to the cinema, for which he won numerous accolades, including the Best Actor Oscar and BAFTA for The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), and how he later gained widespread fame with a new generation for his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars (1977).

Contents

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

Reception

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

  1. ↑ Searle, Jack (3 September 2024). "Alec Guinness: A Class Act". The Guardian . Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  2. ↑ Wood, Ashley. "Alec Guinness: A Class Act airs September 2 2024 on Sky Arts". TV Everyday. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  3. ↑ Butcher, David (3 September 2024). "Alec Guinness: A Class Act". Radio Times . Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "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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