The life and death of Peter Sellers / HBO Films presents in assoication with BBC Films a DeMann Entertainment and Company Pictures Production, a film by Stephen Hopkins ; produced by Simon Bosanquet ; screenplay by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely ; directed by Stephen Hopkins. [videorecording]
Peter Sellers was one of the most gifted British comic actors of his time, perfectly moving from costume to costume and accent to accent in a series of films that ranged from brilliant to awful. Despite his brilliance as an actor, Sellers led a deeply disturbing personal life. The actor is best remembered as Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther movies. Despite his Hollywood success, Peter Sellers' comic virtuosity belied a troubled private life.
Record details
- ISBN: 0783130414
- ISBN: 9780783130415
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [United States] : HBO Home Video ; [2005].
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the book by Roger Lewis.Originally released as a motion picture in 2004.Special features: audio commentary with actor Geoffrey Rush and director Stephen Hopkins; audio commentary with writers Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely; featurette: "Making the life and death of Peter Sellers."
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Peter Levy ; art director, John Ralph ; editor, John Smith ; music, Richard Hartley ; costume designer, Jill Taylor ; production designer, Norman Garwood ; visual effects producer, Andrew Fowler.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Geoffrey Rush, Charlize Theron, John Lithgow, Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Fry, Henry Goodman, Steve Pemberton, Sonia Aquino, Stanely Tucci, Emily Watson.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: Not rated.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Language Note:
- English dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Sellers, Peter, 1925- > Drama.
Feature films.
Male actors > Drama.
Men > Conduct of life > Drama.
Available copies
- 7 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD LIF (Text) | 37810435329916 | Adult Video | Checked out | 08/10/2026 |
| Alleghany Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30664100327540 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Eden Library | vid rotation green - 4752 (Text) | 31554010059342 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Jackson County Public Library | DVD LIFE (Text) | 39493107985840 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | vid rotation blue - 0709 (Text) | 31554009942995 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Paddison Memorial Branch | DVD COMEDY RATING NR (Text) | 0112520229090 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Selma Public Library | DVD-S 1521 (Text) | 38950610881460 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| South Granville Branch Library | DVD FIC LIFE (Text) | 42756201183792 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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