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McKellen: Playing the Part (2017): Cast & Box Office

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McKellen: Playing the Part is a 2017 historical documentary directed by Joe Stephenson, starring Ian McKellen, Scott Chambers and Frances Barber. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $42,160 worldwide.

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McKellen: Playing the Part (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Joe Stephenson
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is McKellen: Playing the Part About?

The premise of McKellen: Playing the Part without spoilers.

Built upon a 14-hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part offers a revealing look at the life and career of Ian McKellen. The film explores key moments from his childhood through to his demanding career, which brought him into the public eye. Featuring a wealth of photographs from his personal albums and cinematically recreated scenes, the documentary highlights his raw talent, the variety of his roles, and his dedication to his craft, illuminating a remarkable journey.

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Cast & crew

McKellen: Playing the Part Cast & Characters

Ian McKellen leads the cast, with Scott Chambers as Ian McKellen and Frances Barber. Directed by Joe Stephenson; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Joe Stephenson

More films directed by Joe Stephenson, best-rated first: Midas Man, Doctor Jekyll, Agatha and the Midnight Murders and Chicken.

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Box office

McKellen: Playing the Part Box Office

McKellen: Playing the Part grossed $42,160 worldwide.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$42.2K

International
$42.2K
Videos

McKellen: Playing the Part Trailers & Videos

The trailer of McKellen: Playing the Part.

McKellen Playing the Part | UK trailer
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McKellen: Playing the Part Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “맥켈런: 플레잉 더 파트” and “McKellen: Tomando partido”.

Also known as
  • 맥켈런: 플레잉 더 파트
  • McKellen: Tomando partido
  • McKellen: egy legenda portréja
  • Ίαν ΜακΚέλεν: Ρόλος Ζωής
  • McKellen: Jucând rolul
  • McKellen: Prenent partit
  • 麦克莱恩:入戏

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McKellen: Playing the Part FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of McKellen: Playing the Part, each answered in a sentence.

How long is McKellen: Playing the Part?

McKellen: Playing the Part runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was McKellen: Playing the Part released?

McKellen: Playing the Part was released on November 1, 2017.

Who directed McKellen: Playing the Part?

McKellen: Playing the Part was directed by Joe Stephenson.

More films by Joe Stephenson

Who is in the cast of McKellen: Playing the Part?

McKellen: Playing the Part stars Ian McKellen, Scott Chambers as Ian McKellen and Frances Barber, among 7 credited actors.

How much did McKellen: Playing the Part make at the box office?

McKellen: Playing the Part grossed $42,160 worldwide.

Does McKellen: Playing the Part have a post-credit scene?

No. McKellen: Playing the Part has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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