The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004): Cast & Box Office
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers is a 2004 romantic drama directed by Stephen Hopkins, starring Emily Watson as Anne Sellers, James Bentley and Eliza Darby. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Stephen Hopkins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Company Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Life and Death of Peter Sellers About?
The premise of The Life and Death of Peter Sellers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Never judge a man by his cover. The film traces Sellers’ turbulent personal and professional journey, from his comic debut on BBC Radio to becoming one of cinema’s greatest comedians. It shows how his obsessive devotion led him to neglect loved ones and sacrifice parts of his own personality to convincingly portray his memorable characters.
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- actor
- comedian
- mood swing
- domestic violence
- failed marriage
- marriage
- movie actor
- method actor
- heart attack
- pregnancy
- baby
- husband wife relationship
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- verbal abuse
- physical abuse
- movies about movies
- death in title
- blake edwards character
- peter sellers character
- stanley kubrick character
- britt ekland character
- sophia loren character
- david niven character
- carlo ponti character
- sike milligan cjaracter
- harry secombe character
- ursula andress character
- hal ashby character
- peter wyngarde character
- burt kwouk character
- lynne frederick character
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- reference to dr. strangelove
- metafiction
- emotional abuse
- threat to commit suicide
- showbiz drama
- based on true story
- seven word title
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers Cast & Characters
Emily Watson leads the cast as Anne Sellers, with James Bentley as Michael Sellers (7-10 Yrs) and Eliza Darby as Sarah Sellers. Directed by Stephen Hopkins; 54 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stephen Hopkins
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Emily Watson as Anne Sellers - James Bentley as Michael Sellers (7-10 Yrs)
- Eliza Darby as Sarah Sellers
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Geoffrey Rush as Peter Sellers
Also Starring in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
· 50 more- Peter Vaughan Bill Sellers
- Stephanie Jacob Nurse with Wheelchair
- Miriam Margolyes Peg Sellers
- Simon Markey Sophia Loren Arrival Reporter
- Sonia Aquino Sophia Loren
- Peter Gevisser Ted Levy
- Joseph Long Carlo Ponti
- Stephen Fry Maurice Woodruff
- Stanley Tucci Stanley Kubrick
- Charlize Theron Britt Ekland
- Bruce Mackinnon Britt at Hospital Reporter #1
- Josh Cole Britt at Hospital Reporter #2
- John Lithgow Blake Edwards
- Alison Steadman Casting Agent
- Richard Ayoade Photographer at Wedding
- Henry Goodman Dennis Selinger
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- Lucy Punch Lead Stewardess
- Robert Wilfort Motorcycle Delivery Man
- Steve Pemberton Harry Secombe
- Mackenzie Crook Car Salesman
- Nigel Havers David Niven
- David Robb Dr. Lyle Wexler
- Edward Tudor-Pole Spike Milligan
- Alan Williams 'Casino Royale' Director
- Bob Sherman Movie Executive
- Tom Wu Cato
- Heidi Klum Ursula Andress
- Richard Syms Newscaster #1
- Rosie Fellner Emma - Selinger's Secretary
- Sam Dastor Hal Ashby
- Ty Glaser 'Millionairess' Girl with Phone
- Mona Hammond Louise the Maid
- Kenneth Hadley Limo Driver
- Julian Littman Businessman in Plane
- Molly Hallam Hilary - 'Dr. Strangelove' Assistant
- Gerrard McArthur Wayne - Studio Engineer
- Nick Maloney Switzerland Interviewer
- Grant Russell Plastic Surgeon
- Jane Milligan 'The Pink Panther' Premiere Reporter
- In-sook Chappell So Mi - Girl at Screening
- Osmund Bullock Newscaster #2
- Markus Napier Switzerland Maitre d'
- George Cicco Michael Sellers (3 Yrs)
- Lance Ellington Singer Ray Ellington
- Tope Oluwole Beautiful Black Woman
- Kate Burrell Sophia's Stand-in
- Kennie Andrews Maintenance Man
- Vera Zaal Car Showroom 60's Sci-Fi Girl
- Tiara Tian Car Showroom Asian Beauty
- Charlotte Connoley Car Showroom Blonde Bombshell
More from Stephen Hopkins
More films directed by Stephen Hopkins, best-rated first: Race, Judgment Night, The Ghost and the Darkness and Under Suspicion.
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers Plot Summary
What happens in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Geoffrey Rush portrays Peter Sellers, opening the film with the comedian stepping toward a director’s chair as an unseen audience erupts into applause and the camera lingers on his gaze toward the movie of his life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, scene by scene
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers Box Office
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
- International
- $1.8M
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Life and Death of Peter Sellers.
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who directed the 2004 film "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers"?
Cars in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
57 cars on screen, including the 1961 Aston Martin DB4 MkIV and the 1965 Jaguar E-Type.
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1961 Aston Martin DB4 MkIV Important role -
1965 Jaguar E-Type Important role -
1968 Mercedes-Benz 200 W115 Important role -
1959 AEC Mercury MkII Minor role
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Peter Sellersin elämä” and “Peter Sellers élete és halála”.
- Also known as
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- Peter Sellersin elämä
- Peter Sellers élete és halála
- Peter Sellers: życie i śmierć
- Tu chiamami Peter
- Moi
- Llámame Peter
- Жизнь и смерть Питера Селлерса
- החיים על פי פיטר סלרס
- Eu
- Viața și moartea lui Peter Sellers
- A Vida e Morte de Peter Sellers
- Животът и смъртта на Питър Селърс
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- Život a smrt Petera Sellerse
- Piterio Selerso gyvenimas ir mirtis
- Peter Sellers για Πάντα
- Peter Sellers - Życie i śmierć
- Digue’m Peter
- 彼得·塞勒斯的生与死
- Життя і смерть Пітера Селлерса
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The Life and Death of Peter Sellers FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Life and Death of Peter Sellers?
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was The Life and Death of Peter Sellers released?
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers was released on May 21, 2004.
Who directed The Life and Death of Peter Sellers?
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers was directed by Stephen Hopkins.
More films by Stephen Hopkins Who is in the cast of The Life and Death of Peter Sellers?
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers stars Emily Watson as Anne Sellers, James Bentley as Michael Sellers (7-10 Yrs) and Eliza Darby as Sarah Sellers, among 54 credited actors.
How much did The Life and Death of Peter Sellers make at the box office?
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
Does The Life and Death of Peter Sellers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Life and Death of Peter Sellers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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