Dudley Moore: After the Laughter

Dudley Moore: After the Laughter

2000 · 48 min · Documentary

A poignant portrait of the popular comedian, movie star and musician, who has a terminal illness and has opted to make his last public appearance on Omnibus.

Directed by Norman Stone

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