The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

Never judge a man by his cover.

Directed by Stephen Hopkins

Produced by Company Pictures, DeMann Entertainment Company

2004122 min6.6 / 10

A melancholic portrait of a brilliant but fractured artist whose obsessive dedication to his craft corroded his personal relationships and sense of self.

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.

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  • Is The Life and Death of Peter Sellers sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is The Life and Death of Peter Sellers violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does The Life and Death of Peter Sellers end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Life and Death of Peter Sellers scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Life and Death of Peter Sellers easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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