The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

Never judge a man by his cover.

NR 2004 · 122 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Comedy, Romance

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.

Directed by Stephen Hopkins · Written by Christopher Markus

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