Rent The Life and Legacy of Spike Milligan (2005)
3.5 of 5 from 47 ratings
2h 14min
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- Synopsis:
- "The Life and Legacy of Spike Milligan" is an intimate and deeply personal portrait of comic genius Spike Milligan, told for the first time through the eyes of his family. It features never before seen footage of Spikes past, revealing him as a brilliant, tortured and visionary man. who trod the thin line between genius and debilitating depression.
The Features:
- Interviews with Eddie Izzard, Joanna Lumley, Eric Sykes and Michael Palin
- Rare Footage of Spike's family in Woy Woy, near Sydney, where his parents lived for 40 years
- Intimate memories, photos and memorabilia including Spike's old home movies shot in the 1950's and '60s - Actors:
- Declan Bree, Lynsey De Paul, Norma Farnes, Silé Harrower, Eddie Izzard, Richard Lester, Joanna Lumley, Desmond Milligan, Jane Milligan, Laura Milligan, Sean Milligan, Shelagh Milligan, Spike Milligan, Michael Palin, Michael Parkinson, Michael Sellers, Beverley Spiers, Eric Sykes
- Directors:
- Cathy Henkel
- Producers:
- Jeff Canin, Cathy Henkel
- Studio:
- Ventura
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Comedy, Documentary, Special Interest
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- Countries:
- Australia
